Before I get into the tutorials, the totally AWESOME Michi wanted to make sure that everyone understood the site rules so that we won't run into any more issues as we did in the last thread. You can find the entire list of rules here (http://www.cosplay.com/rules/). So please, let's keep this thread clean and civil. Thanks!

The last Zelda thread had well over 500 pages, which you can imagine is tough to perform a search. The biggest complaint, besides the off-topic situation, was searching for help and/or tutorials. The first few posts are made to help new and old cosplayers with their Legend of Zelda costumes. I spent the last few days looking through the old thread searching sited tutorials. There were written out tutorials (even a few made by me), but copy & pasting LONG posts onto another already extremely LONG post will only make it more difficult to update new tutorials because a post cannot exceed 10,000 characters.

The tutorials/tips are categorized to make the search easier. If there are any websites that offer tutorials on anything that could help a Zelda cosplayer, you can PM me and/or simply post it in this thread and I will gladly update one of the first few posts. If you yourself made a tutorial on a site and wish to post it on the tutorial/tips page, I will be more than happy to post it and give you credit.

Now before you read the list, I want everyone to know that cosplay is a fun hobby. It’s not serious business; it’s not the end of the world if someone doesn’t want to share their work. It’s a community of people who express their love for the character and have fun dressing up like them. As cosplayers, we need to respect our community and by doing so, we should respect people who want privacy. Alight, now that some of you are educated/re-educated, feel free to browse through the Tutorials/Tips guide and use any of these sites for any other cosplays you might have. Enjoy!

The tutorials are categorized for your convenience. There are also recommendations for certain level cosplayers (novice, intermediate, and advance). Note: The qualities of a costume differ between cosplayers and will not determine the level of a cosplayer. The levels are determined by experience to COSPLAY.

Novice- A person who is brand new to cosplay. Typically unfamiliar with most/all of the tools and/or techniques of cosplay. Novice cosplayers, however, can be skillful in other intermediate or advance techniques.

Intermediate- A person who is familiar to cosplay. Typically familiar with some/most of the tools and/or techniques of cosplay. Intermediate cosplayers, however, can be skillful in other advance techniques and/or learn from novice techniques.

Advance- A person who is knowledgeable to cosplay. Typically knowledgeable of most/all the tools and/or techniques of cosplay. Advance cosplayers, however, can still learn from novice or intermediate techniques.

Recommendations will be issued to the tutorials in abbreviations.
N- Novice
I- Intermediate
A- Advance

Recommended for novice, intermediate, and advance cosplayers. This is recommended for armor/prop making. Craft foam is the easiest and one of the most inexpensive ways to make what you desire. You can also choose other foams such as insulated foam, velora foam, etc. Note that final results depend on the cosplayer, but I assure you the results CAN be excellent.

Not recommended for novice cosplayers. This is recommended for armor/prop making at an intermediate or advance level unless you’re a novice cosplayer already very familiar with this technique. It’s not nearly as easy as craft foam, it’s quite costly, and time consuming especially if you’re not familiar with fiberglass. However there are some VERY good tutorials on here. Fiberglassblades.com shows how to make the Master Sword.

Not recommended for novice cosplayers. This is recommended for making mannequins to better form your costumes and full/partial body armor. A full body cast requires at least 3 people to perform. It is VERY involving, very time consuming, very costly, and EXTREMELY tiring for the model. Performing partial casts such as hands, arms, feet, and face are less time consuming and less costly compared to a full body cast (a full head is not recommended unless you’re advanced in this technique). But even still, this is not recommended for novice cosplayers unless they are already very familiar with this technique.

Not recommended for novice cosplayers. This is recommended for making masks, noses, ears, etc out of latex, rubber, resin, etc. These are less involving techniques, but depending on what materials you use, it can be VERY time consuming. Novice cosplayers can perform this technique if they are already familiar with it.

I/A

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VACUUM FORMING/MOLD TUTORIALS/TIPS:

http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/index.html

Not recommended for novice or intermediate cosplayers. This is recommended for making very high quality armor/props. However this is probably the most expensive technique to perform. It requires VERY expensive equipment and an already cast mold of specific design. The process is less time consuming if you have a mold and access to vacuum forming equipment. Novice and intermediate cosplayers can perform this technique if they have access and are already VERY familiar with the technique and equipment.

Recommended for novice, intermediate, and advance cosplayers. Sculpey and Fimo are the most popular and considered the best of choices. I also recommend Activ-Clay, for those who don’t want to use heat to dry their clay.

Recommended for novice, intermediate, and advance cosplayers. Please know that fabric is a preferred choice. There is usually more than one type of fabric you can use and some cosplayers have a preference of fabric that may not be right for you. I recommend doing the homework on your character and yourself. Make the costume how YOU want it.

Recommended for novice, intermediate, and advance cosplayers. This technique is probably considered the 2nd easiest and, depending on what materials you use, the MOST inexpensive technique to perform. Although, like foam the final results will vary on the cosplayer.

N/I/A

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PATTERNS/TIPS FOR METAL:

http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/

Not recommended for novice or intermediate cosplayers. In fact, metalworking isn't recommended for cosplay in general, as most conventions do not allow live steel. However, here is a nice selection of patterns for those who wish to make armor, accessories, or props out of metal (these patterns can also be used with other materials as well). Metal can also be very expensive and quite time consuming to work with. Novice and intermediate cosplayers can perform this if they are already very familiar with metal working/making and/or welding.

*Honey_Usagi-Chi gave a wonderful recommendation for a type of makeup remover. She recommends using Noxema make-up remover wipes available at Walmart, Target and other drugstores! Thanks HUC! ^_^

Recommended for novice, intermediate, and advance cosplayers. Wig and make-up are probably the most important feature of a cosplayer next to the costume and can make or break the look of the cosplay. There’s also tips on how to take care of your wig and costume, which is highly recommended for the very new cosplayer.

Not recommended for novice cosplayers. This technique is recommended for cosplayers who wish to make abnormally sized costumes or to achieve an irregular look. Novice cosplayers may perform this technique if they’re familiar with it.

Recommended for novice, intermediate, and advance cosplayers. This technique is recommended to make false boots while wearing regular footwear underneath. Fabrics/materials differ with other cosplayers, so use the materials you want. Boot covers can be time consuming depending on the shape of the boot and how you wish to construct it. It is also much less expensive to make and customize boot covers than to buy an actual pair of boots.

Recommended for novice, intermediate, and advance cosplayers. This technique is recommended for those who wish weather or dye their costumes (NOT props). Dying material can be time consuming depending on the costume and its difficulty. Also note that most fabric dyes can ONLY absorb into natural fibers such as cotton, linen, etc; other/synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, etc most likely will not absorb the dye. So be sure to know what type of fabric you’re working with.

I personally recommend cosplaysupplies.com; I never had a bad experience with them and they’re shipping is very quick. Plus they have almost everything you’d need as a cosplayer.

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COSPLAY CRIMES (WHAT NOT TO DO AND HOW TO AVOID THEM):

http://sarcasm-hime.net/cosplaycrimes.html

This site will help you to better yourself as a cosplayer, whether you’re a novice, intermediate, or advance.

N/I/A

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Need a tutorial that's not on the list? Always remember that Google (www.google.com) and You Tube (www.youtube.com) are you best friends. =)

PikminLink

12-04-2006, 12:17 AM

Yay new thread. ^__^

This place will be so much more organized than the last, and should be easier for everyone.

Gowa-chan

12-04-2006, 12:21 AM

Oh, wow, I love the mass amounts of tutorials you dug up @.@
Here's a couple more for ear-making that I've found while looking for how to make some:
http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Article/Ears.htm
http://www.scendan.com/lotrears.html
I'm planning on trying them out over New Years, and then I'll be able to comment more on them :)

Crazy Neko CJ

12-04-2006, 12:27 AM

New thread, yay! ^_^

Well, I was from the old thread, and now I'm in this new thread. Subscribed to this one as well. If you don't know me, well, I cosplayed a Dark Kid Link before, with a plush Kokiri sword and a cardboard Deku shield. I hope to cosplay another Link EVENTUALLY in the future. Probably a Red Link from Four Swords, because he happens to be my favorite. ^^

To all new Zelda cosplayers, welcome. If you need any help, go look at those tutorials, and if those don't help you, if you ask us, I'm sure everything will be fine. Just, don't ask me. XD I made all of my stuff out of plush.

This thread is very organized, and I'm sure it'll help future Zelda cosplayers lots! If I find any interesting tutorials to help us out, I'll be sure to let you know!

This thread is very organized, and I'm sure it'll help future Zelda cosplayers lots! If I find any interesting tutorials to help us out, I'll be sure to let you know!
The huge list of ORGANIZED tutorials in this will most certainly help more than just Zelda cosplayers, I'm sure of it! I know that a chunk of these tutorials will help me as I work on other costumes-just looking over this list has helped me more than the general tutorial list in...huh...i can't even find the old tutorial list.

Great! Thanks Gowa-Chan ^_^ I added them to the 'Mask making/prosthetic tutorials/tips' section. :D
Glad to help :)
I should dig through my bookmarks (once my paper is done >.> ) and see if I can find any more tutorials I've found on my adventures through the internet.

Breeface

12-04-2006, 12:51 AM

Whoa. Major Kudos to you PZ for making such an organized AND HELPFUL thread! :D

Princess_Zelda

12-04-2006, 01:00 AM

Gowa-Chan that would be great!

Thanks Breeface! ^_^

I might post a reference guide as well, but I want to do the tutorials first because references are REALLY easy to find. I also might post up a character list of every Zelda character and their difficulty.

Forcebewitya

12-04-2006, 01:02 AM

Well I just wanted to say that this thread is turning out awesome! and I'm sure we'll have more tutorials up on it by the day. Thanks so much for taking all this time to make such a great tool for not only Zelda cosplayers but all kinds of cosplayers. Heck I've already found a couple that I want to look at in more detail. I will definitly let you know when I finish my shield tutorial its the least I can do to contribute to the thread.

Forcebewitya.

Breeface

12-04-2006, 01:25 AM

Gowa-Chan that would be great!

Thanks Breeface! ^_^

I might post a reference guide as well, but I want to do the tutorials first because references are REALLY easy to find. I also might post up a character list of every Zelda character and their difficulty.
Midna helmet refs please XD;
Seriously it's hard to find really clear pictures of all the parts/angels of her helmet. It's driving me mmaaaad. @_@; Begining to think I am going to have to end up improvising on it.

Princess_Zelda

12-04-2006, 01:31 AM

For now, go to thehylia.com and look through here (http://www.thehylia.com/media/index.php?cat=15). Midna's got to be in there somewhere! XD

The-Real-Link

12-04-2006, 01:44 AM

Oh sweet! This thread's awesome with all the helpful links, PZ ^^. Thanks very much for taking the time to build a new one, and with so many helpful links. I think I had read somewhere that you were also building references but do you know if we can add in a post for links to art or references? Surely people can look around but just a thought. Very nice job and I too am looking forward to seeing this thread become the new standard.

Breeface

12-04-2006, 01:49 AM

For now, go to thehylia.com and look through here (http://www.thehylia.com/media/index.php?cat=15). Midna's got to be in there somewhere! XD
If I could find you I'd smother you with love right now XD
Most of the pictures of her I already had/seen. BUT THERE WAS ONE. One that I already had but it was alot bigger and clearer and fortunately it showed the part I was having problems with!
Congrats for your first satisfied customer with this new thread haha XD

Gowa-chan

12-04-2006, 02:06 AM

All right, I'm currently digging through the 'cosplay' folder on my bookmarks, and I've never been so glad for the folders in my bookmarks-I have too many favorites for my own good. Anywho, on with some links (no, not Link)!

a couple boot tutorials (not specifically for zelda costumes, but can be used for ideas):
http://www.strangelandcostumes.com/tips-boot.html
http://sithcamaro.com/boottut/index.htm

a general tutorial list (the one i mentioned earlier) that, although it is centric to specific anime items, there are some general tutorials:
http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=84955

how to add wefts to wigs (i searched for so long to find this one :) )
http://hemuloki-sama.livejournal.com/31997.html#cutid1

i think you might already have this one:
http://amethyst-angel.com/cosplay/tutorials.html

homemade dye recipe:
http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=57484

this is just helpful for makeup and such (VERY useful on finding suppliers as well):
http://fx.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

And that looks like all I have now. I used to have more links, but I lost a lot of my bookmarks when my computer went wonky awhile back (it was weird-all i lost was bookmarks)

Enchurito

12-04-2006, 02:09 AM

For now, go to thehylia.com and look through here (http://www.thehylia.com/media/index.php?cat=15). Midna's got to be in there somewhere! XD

Thank you as well on this. I was wondering, would a leather tutorial of how to shape, carve, etch, stamp, stich, dye, stain, cut, weather, glue, and rivet be helpful? I have a ton of time on my hands and I could gladly write on up.

Princess_Zelda

12-04-2006, 02:35 AM

OMG! Thanks Gowa-chan! I actually knew about that wig tutorial, but I didn't save the link or LJ T_T But yay! I have it updated!

And yes, Amethyst Angel is already on the list several times ^_^

Miyabi-

12-04-2006, 03:08 AM

Wow..thanks for taking the initiative and organizing this PZ! It's very nice of you to sift through all the threads and organize them all in one area!
Kudos!

Heero Masaki

12-04-2006, 06:22 AM

I'm a little late to see this but wow, it looks great~! I'm glad it's all organised now. these tutorials look to be incredibly helpful to everyone~!
Thanks for all this! ^_^

Angathol

12-04-2006, 07:54 AM

Congrats on the new thread! It looks great. :) *was a lurker in the old thread*

I know of a fursuiting/mascot site if you want another link for that subject, but it's in my bookmarks at home. ^^;

Tsuyosa

12-04-2006, 09:37 AM

P_Z, you rock..

This is the most comprehensive list for tutorials i've ever seen.... anywhere.

With something like this... I was thinking, perhaps it might actually be better to sticky this at the top of the page? Thus making it a permanent/ official catalog for useful cosplay methods? Then dedicated the remainder of the thread to new finds and tips.

I'm glad to see a new thread borne out of the last, but perhaps would it be even more practical to simply separate the two?
One, the (stickied) tutorial thread,
and then Two... a Zelda specific cosplay thread... first post having a link to the tutorial page.

I wish I had thought of this earlier, but the thought only came to mind as i realized this thread would continue to grow and become it's own new Zelda thread. Losing the Simplicity of having a dedicated, general-tutorial thread on its own.

Just throwing it out there... Sorry i'm kinda late putting my imput in P_Z.

Otherwise, excellent work. Cheers to new beginnings.. :)

MasterSwordette

12-04-2006, 10:49 AM

Great job Princess_Zelda! Thank you very much for the new zelda thread! :) I should have some nice pictures up by the end of the day of my improved kokiri tunic. I will look more closely at the tutorials soon, I like how there is a novice category since I am still basically new ^_^ I can't wait to have a read!

Tsuyosa

12-04-2006, 12:18 PM

(P.S.) Here is my illustrator progress. Now including Master Sword progress.
Does anyone (off the top of their heads) know of any tutorials for making CAD compatible files?

that looks cool, lol did you by any chance use the sword and shield collection pack for reference? hehe
the way they were place just reminded me of those.

oh btw
Attention all zelda cosplayers attending Anime LA!
there will be a zelda gathering there! heheh like every year. But heres the thread:
http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=98227
hope people can make it!

MasterSwordette

12-04-2006, 01:53 PM

Yikes! That was not what I meant to do, sorry about that. I will keep fixing the link until it works correctly. I'm very very sorry. I just want to share my Link cosplay with everybody. >_< Something always goes wrong with my adresses. Welcome back PL

PikminLink

12-04-2006, 01:58 PM

Yikes! That was not what I meant to do, sorry about that. I will keep fixing the link until it works correctly. I'm very very sorry. I just want to share my Link cosplay with everybody. >_< Something always goes wrong with my adresses. Welcome back PL

good to be back ^^

where are you trying to link it from?

lionbite

12-04-2006, 02:03 PM

thats a really cool looking sword! :)

MasterSwordette

12-04-2006, 02:07 PM

my picture gallery. I'm not very good about this kind of stuff >_< I tried to get my Link picture up and somebody else's photo showed up. I'm trying again. I don't mean to sound like I'm being rude or something, I'm just frusterated at myself. Here we go again.
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=930925

Enchurito

12-04-2006, 02:10 PM

Well it looks like the problem has been solved.

PikminLink

12-04-2006, 02:11 PM

xmas link is always fun hehe.

MasterSwordette

12-04-2006, 02:21 PM

thank you very much Enchurito and PikminLink, everything is fine now. I'm glad you liked the picture PikminLink :) Next will come the fire tunic :) I have a good few days of hemming for that one >_<" lol.

Morgan Lamia

12-04-2006, 03:00 PM

It looks like this thread is turning out great already. :D Well done to PZ for the great work so far! ^_^

Breeface - I'm not sure, but maybe this could be of some help to you? (Clicky, clicky (http://img106.imageshack.us/my.php?image=midnaturnaroundcw1.jpg))

Speaking of which, the Japanese Twilight Princess site has recently been updated again with new character turnarounds, which may be helpful to some of you: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rzdj/index.html

Michi

12-04-2006, 03:11 PM

With something like this... I was thinking, perhaps it might actually be better to sticky this at the top of the page? Thus making it a permanent/ official catalog for useful cosplay methods? Then dedicated the remainder of the thread to new finds and tips.

I'm glad to see a new thread borne out of the last, but perhaps would it be even more practical to simply separate the two?
One, the (stickied) tutorial thread,
and then Two... a Zelda specific cosplay thread... first post having a link to the tutorial page.

I do agree that the first page seems to be very general cosplay tutorial-centric versus actual Zelda cosplay information. I'd be all for splitting the topic, since I intended for a new Zelda cosplay thread to stay on the topic of.. well, Zelda cosplay. ^_^; The tutorial list itself is very impressive and would be great to have say, in General Cosplay Help or something.

Gowa-chan

12-04-2006, 04:30 PM

oh btw
Attention all zelda cosplayers attending Anime LA!
there will be a zelda gathering there! heheh like every year. But heres the thread:
http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=98227
hope people can make it!

I'm looking forward to wearing my Vaati costume there, and I'm only hoping that I'll be able to get the red contacts in time for it.

Angathol

12-04-2006, 04:31 PM

I have returned with a link! (Gah, I feel like I'm making a pun every time I say "link." XD)

http://www.matrices.net/fursuiting.asp

This might help with mascot costumes, even if it's mainly fursuiting. ^^ It's very in-depth.

The-Real-Link

12-04-2006, 04:35 PM

(P.S.) Here is my illustrator progress. Now including Master Sword progress.
Does anyone (off the top of their heads) know of any tutorials for making CAD compatible files?

So far the only thing that comes off the top of my head is to get the image how you want it, then insert it into AutoCAD at 1:1 and go from there. You should then be able to build a line drawing from the art, presuming going over the reference lines or if you've added anything to your Illustrator file.

If you have Photoshop, I'd imagine you should be able to save the image as a PDF in Illustrator, make it a jpeg (or whatever else you want) in PS, then plop that into CAD.

Not sure what version you're running but you can go from the dropdown, use 'Insert' and pick Raster Image, then select nearly any filetype possible.

Tsuyosa

12-04-2006, 08:37 PM

Thanks T-R-L, can I call you that? T-R-L? :-p

I'm running on all the latest adobe software, using Mac OS X.

Thanks for the tip about auto-cad, i figured that since my lines are already vector format it might make it easier. They are also already at 1:1

PL,
haha, I will admit i used the shield collection pack a BIT for reference XD, mostly for the sword though. I like the way it looked. And yes, the positioning of my picture was inspired by the packaging XD. But mostly I'm just designing it to have the feel that I want for it. I believe there are probably some very small innaccuracies in there, but hey. Those are my own doing ;)

Breeface

12-04-2006, 09:08 PM

Breeface - I'm not sure, but maybe this could be of some help to you? (Clicky, clicky (http://img106.imageshack.us/my.php?image=midnaturnaroundcw1.jpg))

YES. That does help a bunch! Thank yoooou ^_^ ~

The-Real-Link

12-04-2006, 09:38 PM

Thanks T-R-L, can I call you that? T-R-L? :-p

I'm running on all the latest adobe software, using Mac OS X.

Thanks for the tip about auto-cad, i figured that since my lines are already vector format it might make it easier. They are also already at 1:1

Hah! That's no problem man. Usually it's just Link, or TRL but really I've seen people throw around the name all kinds of different ways. It's cool.

Ah ok. Chances are that you may have to just see how they import into CAD. Though the vector design may help, depending on if you're connecting to a jig or CNC it may very well require some clean-up work depending on the software used. I used a very similar process for some of my designs actually and I only say this because even though the designs were very good, it still needed some correction to work with the cutting software. If instead you're just planning to plot off at an easy 1:1 to serve as a "pattern", then that's cool too! I guess that's up to you, but just letting you know the hindsights as it really depends on the application as to if you should be worried or not about the details. Heck, at the absolute worst it sounds like the benefit is a much cleaner design to build from and that's always good. Presuming one has the time, the benefit to this is that you hold the masters and thus can't blame for being too detailed for you can step down easily but it's another thing to step up! Assuming you've probably made that file ginormously huge and high-res, I see little reason as to why you (or someone else) couldn't plot it off with ease.

Sounds like you're on the right track!

By the way, this shield pack... I know I should know about it but is it that statuette pack that PL was talking about with TP or is it something else? *sighs* Something else I'm going to have to go find / buy / give blood for!

Alright, the first few posts are gonna undergo some changes. Michi gave me some VERY helpful input about the posts. Thanks Michi!

Sorry guys! I'll fix them right away!

CosplayerJJ

12-04-2006, 11:14 PM

my picture gallery. I'm not very good about this kind of stuff >_< I tried to get my Link picture up and somebody else's photo showed up. I'm trying again. I don't mean to sound like I'm being rude or something, I'm just frusterated at myself. Here we go again.
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=930925
Your still loking plae, MasterSwordette, you sure your lighting doesn't have anything to do with it?

Forcebewitya

12-05-2006, 01:19 AM

maybe she just has a fairer complection

Forcebewitya.

Okami Yokai

12-05-2006, 11:28 AM

Hello, I am going to be starting a Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Link cosplay. Master sword and Hylian shield version. Although some thing puzzle me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/animeotaku3322/propery.jpg?t=1165339103
The bracers on both of his arms look like wrought(sp?) iron to me, am I wrong?
For the Bracers I had planned to take 3/16'' foam, making it the right shape so as to wrap around my arms then either cover in a grayish vinyl or paint or the foam itself. Would this be a good idea? Also, the leather-like bracer on the left arm. I was told by Amethyst-Angel to make this from a much thinner foam, and given a simple tutorial. Seems easy. except would I go about making it form to my forearm in one area to not form to the next? All criticism is appreciated!

That looks awesome good job, I can't wait to see it finished.
so are you cosplaying Midna fully?

Morgan Lamia

12-05-2006, 01:26 PM

YES. That does help a bunch! Thank yoooou ^_^ ~
You're welcome ^_^ I can't wait to see it finished, it's looking amazing so far!

Enchurito

12-05-2006, 03:20 PM

Hello, I am going to be starting a Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Link cosplay. Master sword and Hylian shield version. Although some thing puzzle me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/animeotaku3322/propery.jpg?t=1165339103
The bracers on both of his arms look like wrought(sp?) iron to me, am I wrong?
For the Bracers I had planned to take 3/16'' foam, making it the right shape so as to wrap around my arms then either cover in a grayish vinyl or paint or the foam itself. Would this be a good idea? Also, the leather-like bracer on the left arm. I was told by Amethyst-Angel to make this from a much thinner foam, and given a simple tutorial. Seems easy. except would I go about making it form to my forearm in one area to not form to the next? All criticism is appreciated!

After looking at the art and playing the actual game I would definatly say that they are leather arm wraps made of a softer leather then one arm has a very hard leather bracer straped over that. The way me and my roommate made my leather bracer was I took cardboard and cut it into the rough shape I wanted bent it around my arm and kep cutting it and cutting it till it was the right size and shape. He then took cow leather and cut out two copies of the cardboard shape slightly larger than we needed to. I then got the leather wet, and bent it around my arm's shape and held it there till it was formed to that shape. We then got a pipe to lay it over all night for it to dry out. He then stabbed four holes in the bottom layer of the two leather layers (and only the bottom one). He then riveted on two straps to hold it to my arm that we had measured out beforehand. Then taking the top layer we slathered leather glue (esentially a version of rubber cemet we bought at the same store as the leather) on it and the bottom layer and stuck them together. I then held it that way pretty tightly for about 10 minutes till it was pretty well stuck togheter. I then drapped it back over the pipe and waited for it to dry. My roommate then etched the designs on the top with a leather etching tool. Then after that was all done we applied leather stain to it and then trimmed the edges and put edge coat over them to hide the seam of the two layers.

MasterSwordette

12-05-2006, 05:05 PM

I will fix the make up problem for my costume this month. Link won't look so pale hehe. Thank you for those who pointed it out to me. I don't learn unless I hear what the problem is! :)

Tsuyosa

12-05-2006, 05:06 PM

Another mini-2d update.

The sword is almost accurate.... just need to redo the pommel and then it'll be all set. A few minor things to do with the shield too.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/Tsuyosa18/Link/Masterswordshield2.jpg
Again, these are going to 3d as soon as i finish the design.

Breeface

12-05-2006, 05:30 PM

That looks awesome good job, I can't wait to see it finished.
so are you cosplaying Midna fully?
Thanks! :]
I'm planning on cosplaying her fully yes. Starting to work on the body suit a little last night.
Anime Expo will hopefully be the first con I will be wearing it at. ( I start cosplays EARRLLLY I know xD )

Heero Masaki

12-05-2006, 05:49 PM

Thanks! :]
I'm planning on cosplaying her fully yes. Starting to work on the body suit a little last night.
Anime Expo will hopefully be the first con I will be wearing it at. ( I start cosplays EARRLLLY I know xD )

cool, a body suit XD I don't think anyones done Midna yet have they? well good luck anyways.
It's better to be early than late XP I was supposed to debut my TP Link at the last 2 cons I've been to. but I keep either putting it off from lack of inspiration (which hopefully will be renewed on the 15th of this month thanks to TP on the GCN ^_^

I have been working on my Shield a bit recently so I'm making *some* progress. this time I'm supposed to be wearing it for a con in March next year. just hope this time I can finish it. XP

MasterSwordette

12-05-2006, 05:55 PM

I'm not familiar with Midna yet, since I do not have the game, but that is a great looking and highly detailed helmet, Breeface. My costume will be undergoing a few changes. Such as adding a collar to my green tunic, and not so much make up this time. Anybody have any tips for me that would help add to the costume other than make up or collar? any help would be much appreciated please. :)

LadyAmaryllis

12-05-2006, 08:08 PM

Is Tingle in Twilight Princess??? I'm studying abroad right now without even a TV, let alone a Wii or TP. I'm so sad ;_; Crossing my fingers for Christmas. But I was hoping you guys could tell me if there is a new Tingle I can cosplay? xD

Okami Yokai

12-05-2006, 08:30 PM

After looking at the art and playing the actual game I would definatly say that they are leather arm wraps made of a softer leather then one arm has a very hard leather bracer straped over that. The way I made my leather bracer was I took cardboard and cut it into the rough shape I wanted bent it around my arm and kep cutting it and cutting it till it was the right size and shape. I then took cow leather and cut out two copies of the cardboard shape slightly larger than I needed to. I then got the leather wet, and bent it around my arm's shape and held it there till it was formed to that shape. I then got a pvc pipe to lay it over all night for it to dry out. I then stabbed four holes in the bottom layer of the two leather layers (and only the bottom one). I then riveted on two straps to hold it to my arm that we had measured out beforehand. Then taking the top layer we slathered leather glue (esentially a version of rubber cemet we bought at the same store as the leather) on it and the bottom layer and stuck them together. I then held it that way pretty tightly for about 10 minutes till it was pretty well stuck togheter. I then drapped it back over the pipe and waited for it to dry. My friend then etched the designs on the top with a leather etching tool. Then after that was all done we applied leather stain to it and then trimmed the edges and put edge coat over them to hide the seam of the two layers.

I plan to writ e formal tutorial on how I did that but I've been kind of lazy about taking pictures of all the stuff we used.
Wow, thanks for the input! Where exactly did you find the leather and how much did it cost roughly, also was a specific type?

Princess_Zelda

12-05-2006, 09:00 PM

Is Tingle in Twilight Princess??? I'm studying abroad right now without even a TV, let alone a Wii or TP. I'm so sad ;_; Crossing my fingers for Christmas. But I was hoping you guys could tell me if there is a new Tingle I can cosplay? xD

SPOILER!!!

No sadly, Tingle is not in TP T_T However there is Tingle RPG. It was released only in Japan.

Enchurito: I'm going to make your post one of the tutorials and post it on the first page. Thanks! ^_^

Breeface

12-05-2006, 09:18 PM

SPOILER!!!

No sadly, Tingle is not in TP T_T However there is Tingle RPG. It was released only in Japan.

There is a Tingle RPG? ...like literally Tingle?... XD Oh man... I can't imagine how kooky that game must be XD

Princess_Zelda

12-05-2006, 09:23 PM

haha! Yeah, there are actually new characters in it too. Including a FEMALE Tingle! XD

Gowa-chan

12-05-2006, 09:43 PM

All right, I'm planning ordering materials/wig/makeup this weekend in order to get them at my house in time for my winter break to work on the ears, makeup tests, and styling the wig.
A picture of Vaati to refresh your memories:
http://www.kasuto.net/image/officialart/mc_vaati.jpg

For makeup, I am deciding between:
blue spirit
http://www.fxwarehouse.info/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=BENDC&Category_Code=BenNye
and blith spirit
http://www.fxwarehouse.info/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=860&Category_Code=RMG
I'm leaning a bit more towards blue spirit, but I'm still deciding, and I have to make sure I order powder as well.

And then for my wig, I'm planning on getting the enchantment wig in femme (light purple) and cutting it to form bangs and the like.
http://www.amphigory.com/wigs_enchantment.html

I was wondering what y'all think of my choices for these.

Princess_Zelda

12-05-2006, 10:05 PM

Yeah, wearing theatrical makeup without the powder can be death to the costume! I like the makeup choices though. Femme I think is an excellent choice! Well done on finding it!

Gowa-chan

12-05-2006, 10:55 PM

Yeah, wearing theatrical makeup without the powder can be death to the costume! I like the makeup choices though. Femme I think is an excellent choice! Well done on finding it!
I'm looking forward to having powder, due to the troubles I've had with my Kyoshi makeup (first full face makeup, and it has been a learning experience)
I'm happy that they had that shade of purple for the enchantment wig, because I was originally planning on dying a white wig...which would have been incredibly time consuming and take another chunk of money from my pocket >.<
I want it to be the 23rd already so I can start work on some harder peices for this costume...and have an iron XD

Breeface

12-05-2006, 11:33 PM

I think either color you picked would work great for Vaati but I think I'd go with you and say the blue spirit color. The other looks... maybe TOO purple? XD;

Enchurito

12-05-2006, 11:33 PM

Enchurito: I'm going to make your post one of the tutorials and post it on the first page. Thanks! ^_^

Copy and paste that for now and later on I'll actually go in and make a thread dedicated to it with propper pictures. Infact I'll work on it tomorrow or the day after if I have time to do so.

PikminLink

12-05-2006, 11:39 PM

those colors work good for him, so id go with it.
hope your vaati gets finished for ala, hes not cosplayed as often even tho hes a really cool character

those colors work good for him, so id go with it.
hope your vaati gets finished for ala, hes not cosplayed as often even tho hes a really cool character
I think the only thing that I might not have in time would be red contacts, and the only other thing that would take awhile is making the ears, but I have a good month to make them (or half a month if I take forever on my RSoM entry...I have a busy winter break ahead of me)

Princess_Zelda

12-06-2006, 02:15 AM

Yeah Gowa-chan, you need to bring Vaati! We should totally do a photoshoot! ^_^

Gowa-chan

12-06-2006, 02:20 AM

Yeah Gowa-chan, you need to bring Vaati! We should totally do a photoshoot! ^_^
I'm looking forward to it!

Breeface

12-06-2006, 04:22 AM

Not going to be posting here on this thread much anymore. Someone seems to think I just posted here just to get attention for my Midna helmet.... I mean liking Midna as a character and maybe wanting to ask for help or showing progress or talk to other fans is just wanting attention I guess, RIGHT?
Why do I attract all the idiots?? u_u
I really don't want to bring any drama to this board like it seems the last one had. But I wanted to post something because usually when there is one person that thinks something like that there is at least a few others that might as well :/ And I really don't want anyone to think of me in a way like that...

...Have fun you Zelda fanatics~
Hopefully I'll catch some of you wonderful people at conventions :]

Not to mention, it's the first major progress towards a midna cosplay that i've seen to date.... and it DOES look really cool ^^

And i am upset with whoever the person who told you that, because i would definetly like to see more stuff like that.
I say just ignore them... those kind of opinions shouldn't matter.

spheris

12-06-2006, 07:49 AM

lovely,everythings organized

Heero Masaki

12-06-2006, 09:24 AM

I'm going to be doing some work on my Shield in about 30 mins so I hope to get plenty done. I have everything to finish my Shield but what I'm doing on it is kinda boring and all I can work with is Cardboard XP thankfully looking at this thread gives me inspiration.

Not going to be posting here on this thread much anymore. Someone seems to think I just posted here just to get attention for my Midna helmet.... I mean liking Midna as a character and maybe wanting to ask for help or showing progress or talk to other fans is just wanting attention I guess, RIGHT?
Why do I attract all the idiots?? u_u
I really don't want to bring any drama to this board like it seems the last one had. But I wanted to post something because usually when there is one person that thinks something like that there is at least a few others that might as well :/ And I really don't want anyone to think of me in a way like that...

...Have fun you Zelda fanatics~
Hopefully I'll catch some of you wonderful people at conventions :]

that's really unfortunate ;_; I hope you reconsider and post here as much as you like, it shouldn't matter what anyone thinks. you know that discussing zelda cosplay, posting progress and asking for help is mostly the point of this thread.
I hope you keep coming and posting. ^_^ b

LadyAmaryllis

12-06-2006, 10:11 AM

haha! Yeah, there are actually new characters in it too. Including a FEMALE Tingle! XD

lol! A Tingle RPG? I really need to get my hands on that someday! xD

That Midna helmet, as far as I can tell from the reference picture, looks fantastic! *_* Great job!

MasterSwordette

12-06-2006, 10:19 AM

Hehe, a Tingle RPG :D Oh! Has anybody here ever thought of doing the temple bosses for cosplay? That would be sooo wicked! As for me, after the Ocarina of Time Princess Zelda dress for my friend, I will undertake making Volvagia. He is my absolute most favorite boss of all time!!

We love to see progress on any LoZ cosplay just as we love showing of progress on our own costumes.

So keep posting!

PikminLink

12-06-2006, 11:55 AM

Not going to be posting here on this thread much anymore. Someone seems to think I just posted here just to get attention for my Midna helmet.... I mean liking Midna as a character and maybe wanting to ask for help or showing progress or talk to other fans is just wanting attention I guess, RIGHT?
Why do I attract all the idiots?? u_u
I really don't want to bring any drama to this board like it seems the last one had. But I wanted to post something because usually when there is one person that thinks something like that there is at least a few others that might as well :/ And I really don't want anyone to think of me in a way like that...

...Have fun you Zelda fanatics~
Hopefully I'll catch some of you wonderful people at conventions :]

thats what this thread is for, to talk about your progress, show pictures, and also discuss zelda cosplay related topics.
you shouldnt leave just because someone is saying you are trying to show off or something. forget it. ^^
we demand you stay hehe.

your helmet turned out really cool. hehe i want one XD
are you going to paint it?

Forcebewitya

12-06-2006, 11:58 AM

Yes, I agree I'm sure I speak for most everyone when I say that I'm curious to see how the whole Midna costume turns out. Whoever said that is the one that shouldnt be posting here since that was part of the accusations against PL in the last thread. If all you want to do is post pics of your costume than go ahead. Lets not start this thread off with drama let her post her pictures if she wants!

Forcebewitya.

Breeface

12-06-2006, 12:45 PM

asdfh
askdlgljkl;
*hugs everyone in the thread* x_x;

When I wrote that at like... what 2 am this morning? I don't think I was exactly " CLEAR-HEADED" so to speak, but who is at 2 am?
I don't WANT to leave the thread but that's what it seemed like I should just do at the time. My dorky sense of humor usually overrides me being mad....but my humor meter shuts off at about 1 am >>;
IM NOT LEAVING, I DUN WANNA D:<
I'm sorry I even freaking posted that now.
Sorry sorry x_x;

OKAY. Before I get yelled at for making this off topic with drama anymore then I probably have....

...how 'bout them Zelda gamez? They be gud gamez yus. :B

Heero Masaki

12-06-2006, 12:55 PM

asdfh
askdlgljkl;
*hugs everyone in the thread* x_x;

When I wrote that at like... what 2 am this morning? I don't think I was exactly " CLEAR-HEADED" so to speak, but who is at 2 am?
I don't WANT to leave the thread but that's what it seemed like I should just do at the time. My dorky sense of humor usually overrides me being mad....but my humor meter shuts off at about 1 am >>;
IM NOT LEAVING, I DUN WANNA D:<
I'm sorry I even freaking posted that now.
Sorry sorry x_x;

ah don't be sorry, glad you're staying.
*goes off to work more on cosplay*

Breeface

12-06-2006, 01:04 PM

are you going to paint it?
It's all painted up!
-> http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=932617
The painting seems kinda...FLAT to me just being one color but I'm not sure what else I can do... I'd probably wuss out and think I was going to mess it up if I was going to do anything else anyway ^^;;
I think that looks absolutely incredible!
That Midna helmet, as far as I can tell from the reference picture, looks fantastic! *_* Great job!
Thankyouthankyooou~

Wow! looks so cool! what will you be making the body suit out of?
I'm actually just going paint on her body designs a light gray spandex body suit I already have with fabric screen printing ink. :]

Princess_Zelda

12-06-2006, 01:24 PM

Breeface: OMG! You scared me! I was going to say how DARE someone tell you not to post here anymore! You're just as welcomed here as everyone else! ^_^ And I'm LOVING your Midna progress, you need to hurry and finish up on that girl! I'd love to see more :D

Everyone: Okay, so Michi and I are changing a few things, and we REALLY want you guys to enjoy the Zelda thread to its fullest extent. SO here's my question, we already have the rules, tutorials, and reference pictures planned out, is there anything else you guys would like to have put on the first few posts? I'm thinking about posting each character with a difficulty level and/or recommendation of techniques/tutorials.

Breeface

12-06-2006, 01:38 PM

Breeface: OMG! You scared me! I was going to say how DARE someone tell you not to post here anymore! You're just as welcomed here as everyone else! ^_^ And I'm LOVING your Midna progress, you need to hurry and finish up on that girl! I'd love to see more :D

Everyone: Okay, so Michi and I are changing a few things, and we REALLY want you guys to enjoy the Zelda thread to its fullest extent. SO here's my question, we already have the rules, tutorials, and reference pictures planned out, is there anything else you guys would like to have put on the first few posts? I'm thinking about posting each character with a difficulty level and/or recommendation of techniques/tutorials.

Lot harder than that to get rid of me >:]

I think that the character with refs and with a difficulty level thing sounds like a neat idea and seems like it'd help alot of people that are unsure of what to do. I was actually thinking about making a " Midna helmet design " ref type thing since I've got some people PMing me and asking me to do so x If I do I'll link it here <3

Okami Yokai

12-06-2006, 01:57 PM

Yay for Minda goodness!

Forcebewitya

12-06-2006, 01:58 PM

I love the idea PZ, essentially your saying have each character Link Zelda Midna etc... and have tutorials that correspond with that character and also difficulty level? That sounds great to me.

As far as tutorial's go I actually started my Hylian Shield one today so I'll try to finish that up today or if not today very soon.

Forcebewitya.

PikminLink

12-06-2006, 02:11 PM

IMPRESSED?! HUHUH *jabs PL in the side with her elbow* EHHH? :B
BAD HUMOR WINS ALL.

Oh yes yes. Quite Impressive
^_~

but no, hehe its really cool looking.

oh sorry it was probably the lighting where i couldnt see the paint.

Ichigo_Kurosaki

12-06-2006, 02:42 PM

anyone know of a good wig that would work for TP Link? and what color? thanks so much in advance guys XD

linkluver6

12-06-2006, 03:14 PM

okay so this is totally going to help me in upcoming zelda for
fanime
I just wanted to say
THANKS SO MUCH

all of this has actually helped me in other ideas for weapons
for a non zelda outift I am doing too

so thankyou so much
this is so kind and nice of you to do all this
this really helps for new cosplayers like me
and I will surely being asking for help here!:rockon:
thanks again

Breeface

12-06-2006, 03:19 PM

Hehe, a Tingle RPG :D Oh! Has anybody here ever thought of doing the temple bosses for cosplay? That would be sooo wicked! As for me, after the Ocarina of Time Princess Zelda dress for my friend, I will undertake making Volvagia. He is my absolute most favorite boss of all time!!
I just imagined someone copsplaying Bongo-Bongo and it made NOOO sense XD;

Breeface

12-06-2006, 03:56 PM

Question about Ben Nye Make up...
I want to buy some for my Midna cosplay since people have nothing but good things to say about it. A light gray and black for my face. ( maybe white too so I can blend and lighten the gray just a tad ) But I am not really sure what TYPE would be best to get... they have a MILLION things on this site @__@;
Like... Creme Foundations? Cake Foundations? Matte Foundations? etc etc.
Which would be best to get? x_x;

Fran-Chan

12-06-2006, 04:10 PM

Yay, new thread. I was scared to go to the other one because my post would proberly get eaten >>;

Anyways, back on topic, has anyone ever seen a Skull Kid cosplay? I'm planning on doing one, anyone think this is a good idea or no?

Gowa-chan

12-06-2006, 04:22 PM

Question about Ben Nye Make up...
I want to buy some for my Midna cosplay since people have nothing but good things to say about it. A light gray and black for my face. ( maybe white too so I can blend and lighten the gray just a tad ) But I am not really sure what TYPE would be best to get... they have a MILLION things on this site @__@;
Like... Creme Foundations? Cake Foundations? Matte Foundations? etc etc.
Which would be best to get? x_x;
I recommend you hop over to the makeup forum with that question-there are tons a helpful people there that will be able to help ya (without them, the makeup in my icon probably wouldn't even look decent)

Princess_Zelda

12-06-2006, 04:39 PM

Forcebewitya: Awesome! I can't wait to see it! And thanks for your input about my idea ^_^

Breeface: I've had a LOT of experience with Ben Nye makeup. To answer your question, it really depends on what type of coverage you want and how long you intend to cosplay your character. I usually use the Creme Foundations, but sometimes I'll use cake fountations for characters that are completely lighter or darker than my natural skin color. So really, it just depends on you. But yeah, Gowa-chan is right, this kind of question should be asked over in the makeup threads just because there are people there who can really know what they're doing, not saying any of us don't ;)

Fran-Chan: Holy crap! I haven't seen you in like forever! Welcome back! Yeah there were these two REALLY REALLY good skull kid cosplayers at AX this year. And I know I got pics of them, but I haven't put them up in my gallery. :(

Heero Masaki

12-06-2006, 04:50 PM

Yay, new thread. I was scared to go to the other one because my post would proberly get eaten >>;

Anyways, back on topic, has anyone ever seen a Skull Kid cosplay? I'm planning on doing one, anyone think this is a good idea or no?

I think I've seen a Skull Kid or two cosplayed before, it's not done very often. and I think this is a very good idea. Skull Kid is creepy yet cute at the same time. XD

and Breeface, I think your new avatar is great!

White Mushroom

12-06-2006, 05:02 PM

It's kinda sad to see the old one go, but i guess change is good. Kinda bittersweet though :/ Anyways if anyone need help with a skullkid don't hesistate to send a link.

EDIT:
lololololol I JUST posted this, I didn't know that anyone was looking for a skullkid cosplayer, that's what you call fate! You can pm me or post on here what questions you have^_^

TwiliteSea

12-06-2006, 05:45 PM

A light gray and black for my face.
Her skin is more dark turqoise-green and a lighter teal, rather than gray and black....at least that's how I see it. ^^;

Breeface

12-06-2006, 06:37 PM

Her skin is more dark turqoise-green and a lighter teal, rather than gray and black....at least that's how I see it. ^^;
*scratches head* Looks gray and black to me. Maybe it's the green markings she has? I unno x_x;

MasterSwordette

12-06-2006, 06:47 PM

I just imagined someone copsplaying Bongo-Bongo and it made NOOO sense XD;

yeah lol. I don't see how Bongo Bongo is possible XD LOL. Cute avatar by the way BreeFace :) I feel so silly, I've seen Midna before, just in pictures, I just couldn't remember which one she is. I can't wait to see your finished costume ^_^

Princess_Zelda

12-06-2006, 08:33 PM

For anyone interested in Tingle RPG cosplay, here are the characters...

http://www.thehylia.com/media/thumbnails.php?album=283

And yes, that is a FEMALE Tingle! XDDDD

Breeface

12-06-2006, 09:35 PM

Female Tingle... so WRONG.
SWIRLY BOOBIES~ *dies* XD;

Gowa-chan

12-06-2006, 09:45 PM

Female Tingle... so WRONG.
SWIRLY BOOBIES~ *dies* XD;
I'm trying to figure out just how much it disturbs me, but then I see the Dog Tingle and think it's adorable XD
I'm half tempted to dig through my old stuffed animals back home and see if there are any I could turn into a Dog Tingle :toothy:

Okami Yokai

12-06-2006, 09:54 PM

Oh...the disturbing world only Tingle could be involved in @,@

Breeface

12-06-2006, 10:22 PM

I'm trying to figure out just how much it disturbs me, but then I see the Dog Tingle and think it's adorable XD
I'm half tempted to dig through my old stuffed animals back home and see if there are any I could turn into a Dog Tingle :toothy:
Aww! A dog Tingle plushie would be so cute x]
But if anyone ever cosplays the female Tingle I may just have to run and hide XD;

Princess_Zelda

12-06-2006, 10:30 PM

^LOL....hmm, I think I just added another costume to the list XDDD JK JK!

Forcebewitya

12-06-2006, 10:56 PM

For anyone interested in Tingle RPG cosplay, here are the characters...

http://www.thehylia.com/media/thumbnails.php?album=283

And yes, that is a FEMALE Tingle! XDDDD

Thats....really special.

Forcebewitya.

Breeface

12-07-2006, 12:50 AM

Evil PZ!
EVIILLL XD;

Gowa-chan

12-07-2006, 01:31 AM

My compass hates me >.>
Its inablility to stay in a certain angle makes it highly difficult to make circles for patterns... (but then, thats what I get for stealing my mom's old one)
Anywho, I just made the rough pattern for my Vaati belt, and I'll most likely get it made at some point this weekend, once I buy a few more things of Krazy glue to use on it XD

InkyLink

12-07-2006, 04:38 AM

Hello all, this is my first post as InkyLink. *bows to everyone*

I hear alot about these forums from my good friend Forcebewitya and I've decided to jump on the Zelda thread before it has 500 pages on it. >_<'

I haven't finished any cosplays yet but I'm working on one now. I also plan to start working with fiberglass, liquid latex and sculpy. We'll see how that goes and I'll let you all know about it lol.

By the way Breeface:
I just imagined someone copsplaying Bongo-Bongo and it made NOOO sense XD;

That's probably one of the funniest things I've heard in a while, lol.
Also, you make an awesome SH3 Heather.

-InkyLink

MasterSwordette

12-07-2006, 08:41 AM

I got the fabric for my friend's Princess Zelda dress yesterday, and measurements will happen today so that I can get the right size for her dress. I can't wait to get going on it, I loved the satin that I bought for it, I was drawn to it instantly! It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be price wise, so thanks to Jaquii for the idea on the satin ^_^ Hello InkyLink *bows back* Good luck on your costumes InkyLink.

PikminLink

12-07-2006, 12:15 PM

bongo bongo would be an interesting costume....and i dont know how it can be done right.
but it would be cool to finally see some boss costumes. hehehe ^_~

InkyLink, welcome to the zelda thread

CliffnCain

12-07-2006, 12:21 PM

Hey everybody need some help -.-i

im going to make a ganondorf costume but i dont know where to start and I also dont have any good reference photos to help me out if anyone has any tips to help me out please pm me.

MasterSwordette

12-07-2006, 12:47 PM

bongo bongo would be an interesting costume....and i dont know how it can be done right.
but it would be cool to finally see some boss costumes. hehehe ^_~

InkyLink, welcome to the zelda thread
I can't wait to get on my Volvagia costume :D I all ready want to use satin for it *has fallen in love with satin* for the shiny flares that come off his head and stuff. OH! For Bongo Bongo..what if somebody had a black shadowy body, with big plush made hands, and a red eye thing? Could that work? It would take a looong time though. Sorry folks, I'm kind of in a busy mode, working on zelda's dress all ready.

Forcebewitya

12-07-2006, 01:18 PM

Hello all, this is my first post as InkyLink. *bows to everyone*

I hear alot about these forums from my good friend Forcebewitya and I've decided to jump on the Zelda thread before it has 500 pages on it. >_<'

I haven't finished any cosplays yet but I'm working on one now. I also plan to start working with fiberglass, liquid latex and sculpy. We'll see how that goes and I'll let you all know about it lol.

By the way Breeface:

That's probably one of the funniest things I've heard in a while, lol.
Also, you make an awesome SH3 Heather.

-InkyLink

Welcome my friend, btw everyone this guy's dark link costume is going to pwn. Anyway yeah, as far as boss cosplay goes I dont know who would be an easier one to do. I think the hardest part is they're all so huge. Phantom Gannon, or an Armos (not quite a final boss) would be cool though.

Forcebewitya.

ChibiTifa05

12-07-2006, 01:44 PM

This is my first post in this thread and I have to say that everyone here has great Zelda costume ideas. I'm going as Nabooru for AX next year, but I don't know how to start on her puffy pants of doom. >< Does anyone here have any ideas?

CliffnCain

12-07-2006, 02:04 PM

This is my first post in this thread and I have to say that everyone here has great Zelda costume ideas. I'm going as Nabooru for AX next year, but I don't know how to start on her puffy pants of doom. >< Does anyone here have any ideas?

wish i could help you out but i need help myself.

just wondering where are u from? im working on my ganondorf costume and i need a nabooru to go with it i was wondering if u would be intrested in doing a skit in the future?

linkluver6

12-07-2006, 02:08 PM

wish i could help you out but i need help myself.

just wondering where are u from? im working on my ganondorf costume and i need a nabooru to go with it i was wondering if u would be intrested in doing a skit in the future?

which expos are you planning for ganondorf?

CliffnCain

12-07-2006, 02:11 PM

which expos are you planning for ganondorf?

i was thinking about going to ohayocon since i think thats the only con i'll be able to go too.

Enchurito

12-07-2006, 02:28 PM

Zelda please change the first post from linking to my post to linking to this thread:

http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=98438

ChibiTifa05

12-07-2006, 02:58 PM

wish i could help you out but i need help myself.

just wondering where are u from? im working on my ganondorf costume and i need a nabooru to go with it i was wondering if u would be intrested in doing a skit in the future?

I live in Maryland (east coast FTW!) but I go all over for cons. Otakon is the main con I go to, as well as Katsucon and AUSA. I'm going to AX in CA next year (it will be my second time) and I'm thinking about going to Ohayocon. I'm not sure though. I don't know if I go to cons that you go to. I really would like to be in a skit though. ^^

CliffnCain

12-07-2006, 03:27 PM

I live in Maryland (east coast FTW!) but I go all over for cons. Otakon is the main con I go to, as well as Katsucon and AUSA. I'm going to AX in CA next year (it will be my second time) and I'm thinking about going to Ohayocon. I'm not sure though. I don't know if I go to cons that you go to. I really would like to be in a skit though. ^^

im from philadelphia, i havent been to maryland for....5 years...great place last i remember. i never been to otakon but i always wanted to go there and the cons i go to...i go to any thats around me or the ones im invited too, i like traveling.

maybe we can plan on meeting at a con and take some photos and think up of a skit on the spot.

PikminLink

12-07-2006, 04:39 PM

This is my first post in this thread and I have to say that everyone here has great Zelda costume ideas. I'm going as Nabooru for AX next year, but I don't know how to start on her puffy pants of doom. >< Does anyone here have any ideas?

cool, i think you will make a great nabooru. im not sure about the pants tho, i never tried something like that =\

--
anyway, now since im free for some days im going to go work on my new costumes. for next month yay. i cant wait ^___^

hehe.

LadyAmaryllis

12-07-2006, 05:23 PM

For anyone interested in Tingle RPG cosplay, here are the characters...

http://www.thehylia.com/media/thumbnails.php?album=283

And yes, that is a FEMALE Tingle! XDDDD

Eeeeiiiieee! *vomits everywhere* I am buying myself that for Christmas. I will find it somewhere. Thank you for the link! I wish female Tingle weren't pink...I'm not big on pink xF. But Tingle looks better than ever! <3

PS: I come back home December 10! Somehow I will find the money for a Wii and Twilight Princess. *determined*

Tsuyosa

12-07-2006, 06:34 PM

Tomorrow i shall have my third attempt at a wii o_o, wish me luck.

Cosplay related: Ive finished the designs for my props... but i am still stumped on materials to make a cleanly sculpted and finished shield, that is accurate in the "3d". Mostly the problem is availability of materials in my area.

For instance, I had resolved to do it out of the pink foam method, but cannot find any of the foam in anything over 1/4 in. thick, or under 10x5 ft Are those expectations too high? Or should i just go ahead with the large sheet and just deal with the size/ price/ and amount of layering i'll have to do. Same goes for most wood i've seen. (not to mention the weight, and difficulty to work with)

Does anyone have any alternative advice on this? Perhaps even a more likely source for 2 in. thick pink-foam than Lowe's or Home Depot?

MasterSwordette

12-07-2006, 06:50 PM

Tsuyosa, try an art store. That might work. They have all kinds of goodies in there that would be great for cosplayers ^_^

Tsuyosa

12-07-2006, 06:58 PM

Haha, thanks masterswordette, i actually have a few art stores around here.

They have foam, and some other things... but art stores don't carry pink insulation foam XD
*edit*, i got a hot top about lumberyards possibly having it... gonna check it out tomorrow.

Breeface

12-07-2006, 09:25 PM

@Tsuyosa: BECAREFUL FOR WII ARM. The paaaiinnn XD;

Has anyone in here beat Twilight Princess yet? >>;
...Midna is sexy, that's all I have to say XD;

ANYWAY. I re-painted my Midna Helm....I LIED when I said the tannish color didnt bother me XD; It started to bug me last night for some reason so I went and got a darker gray color and I think it looks more accurate now. I'm also fixing the back ( the foam got damaged and frayed so when I paint it it looked baaad ) so I'll take some more pictures of the WHOOOOLE thing soon x]

CosplayerJJ

12-07-2006, 11:51 PM

I need help on starting my castle gaurd armor and uniform.

Ichigo_Kurosaki

12-07-2006, 11:58 PM

I still need a little help on a wig to choose for Link from the twilight princess ^^; any help would be very appreciated
maybe I'll post this in the wig section of the site ^^

InkyLink

12-08-2006, 12:17 AM

Thanks for the welcome MasterSwordette and PikminLink.

Also, I need some advice from anyone who has done an OoT Link and has worn a wig. I want to have pretty floaty bangs and stuff, which I plan to figure out on my own, but does anyone know of a good base wig? -InkyLink

Forcebewitya

12-08-2006, 01:35 AM

Tomorrow i shall have my third attempt at a wii o_o, wish me luck.

Cosplay related: Ive finished the designs for my props... but i am still stumped on materials to make a cleanly sculpted and finished shield, that is accurate in the "3d". Mostly the problem is availability of materials in my area.

For instance, I had resolved to do it out of the pink foam method, but cannot find any of the foam in anything over 1/4 in. thick, or under 10x5 ft Are those expectations too high? Or should i just go ahead with the large sheet and just deal with the size/ price/ and amount of layering i'll have to do. Same goes for most wood i've seen. (not to mention the weight, and difficulty to work with)

Does anyone have any alternative advice on this? Perhaps even a more likely source for 2 in. thick pink-foam than Lowe's or Home Depot?

Home Depot should have 2 inch thick foam. The only reason that I can think of why maybe they dont is that its not as cold where you live? So 1/4 inch would be enough for insulating homes. As for finding a sheet smaller than 10x5 thats going to be a problem. I'd just get the full sheet you'll need foam eventually anyway thats the way I see it.

Here's what I'd do, I work at a hardware store similar to Home Depot (Menards...its a midwest thing though) and we do special orders. I'd go to Home Depot and ask at there building materials desk if they do special orders and then see if they can special order you a 2 inch thick sheet of insulation foam. But yeah finding it any smaller is a challenge a full sheet should be around 20 dollars. Hope that helped.

Forcebewitya.

Heero Masaki

12-08-2006, 05:21 AM

As promised here's my recent progress of my TP Link stuffs~!
I know it doesn't look great but all I can work with is Cardboard due to UK Weapon rules at cons. I really hate working with Cardboard~!!

Wow, Heero Masaki, I never knew that about the UK weapon thing. Is that for all UK cons or just the vast majority?

By the way, that looks great for cardboard, nice job. How are you planning to do the Master Sword hilt? -InkyLink

Heero Masaki

12-08-2006, 08:32 AM

Wow, Heero Masaki, I never knew that about the UK weapon thing. Is that for all UK cons or just the vast majority?

By the way, that looks great for cardboard, nice job. How are you planning to do the Master Sword hilt? -InkyLink

it's like that mostly, there are some venues that are more easy going but that can depend of whos is organising the cosplay setup. XP
basically and heavy wood, metal or plastic isn't allowed, also things like swords no matter how blunt they are must be checked by ops and usually they make you keep it sheathed..

sooo UK cons aren't so great for cosplay. :\

Thanks! ^_^ I'm not too sure about how to do the hilt yet, can't think of what to use ;__; I couldn't make the hilt from cardboard I know that god! I'd just die! o_O

InkyLink

12-08-2006, 08:50 AM

it's like that mostly, there are some venues that are more easy going but that can depend of whos is organising the cosplay setup. XP
basically and heavy wood, metal or plastic isn't allowed, also things like swords no matter how blunt they are must be checked by ops and usually they make you keep it sheathed..

sooo UK cons aren't so great for cosplay. :\

Thanks! ^_^ I'm not too sure about how to do the hilt yet, can't think of what to use ;__; I couldn't make the hilt from cardboard I know that god! I'd just die! o_O

Yeah, that doesn't leave you lots of options material wise. That is pretty sucky.

It's usually really nice here in Madison, Wisconsin. We have this one con that's relatively small (one of those that takes place in a hotel) and we had a Blade cosplayer one year. He had the real sword and he just whipped it out and everything for pics, lol. I'd have do double check with Forcebewitya on this one, but I don't think they have any real or fake formal weapon rules. (except real firearms) So that's kinda nice, I don't even have to think about restrictions there, lol.

Ooo, as for the Hilt I know Aaron Granofsky of fiberglassblades.com makes his out of sculpy or bondo (I don't remember which) but they look amazing. Since it does dry pretty hard, it would be really time consuming and meticulous if they didn't allow you to carry it in con. But if they did let you use it, maybe like really thick double layered cardboard and that would work. Just a thought. ^_^ -InkyLink

MasterSwordette

12-08-2006, 10:30 AM

Would it be possible to be able to use a silicon mould with liquid plastic for any of Link's props? I saw it done on television and I can seriously see it being used for Child Link's sling shots or deku nuts or something like that. It comes out like hard rubber or something. What do you guys think of that idea? Possible? Or should I just stick to the foam board/core stuff?

senshi_meiousei

12-08-2006, 01:02 PM

As promised here's my recent progress of my TP Link stuffs~!
I know it doesn't look great but all I can work with is Cardboard due to UK Weapon rules at cons. I really hate working with Cardboard~!!

Great progress so far! I'm really loving the shield. Can't wait to see the itmes when they're finished!

Forcebewitya

12-08-2006, 01:48 PM

Yeah, that doesn't leave you lots of options material wise. That is pretty sucky.

It's usually really nice here in Madison, Wisconsin. We have this one con that's relatively small (one of those that takes place in a hotel) and we had a Blade cosplayer one year. He had the real sword and he just whipped it out and everything for pics, lol. I'd have do double check with Forcebewitya on this one, but I don't think they have any real or fake formal weapon rules. (except real firearms) So that's kinda nice, I don't even have to think about restrictions there, lol.

Yeah well there are some very informal rules but knowing the guy who runs it he's pretty cool with allowing weapons. Actually most of the midwestern cons are. Acen for example was very lenient about weapons last year which is nice .

As for your hilt I'd suggest using a wooden dowel, its cheap, easy and I'm sure it would be ok since the blade's cardboard right? If not another option is PVC.

Forcebewitya.

Heero Masaki

12-08-2006, 01:54 PM

Great progress so far! I'm really loving the shield. Can't wait to see the itmes when they're finished!

Thanks! ^__^

Yeah well there are some very informal rules but knowing the guy who runs it he's pretty cool with allowing weapons. Actually most of the midwestern cons are. Acen for example was very lenient about weapons last year which is nice .

As for your hilt I'd suggest using a wooden dowel, its cheap, easy and I'm sure it would be ok since the blade's cardboard right? If not another option is PVC.

Forcebewitya.

Thank you for the info! ^_^ now I have some things to try out. :D

Darth Sunshine

12-08-2006, 02:33 PM

A lot of us have played TP, and I'm just wondering who's thinking about doing what. I'm thinking about doing Midna's true form for A-kon, or rather a variation since its very skimpy.

PikminLink

12-08-2006, 02:35 PM

basically and heavy wood, metal or plastic isn't allowed, also things like swords no matter how blunt they are must be checked by ops and usually they make you keep it sheathed..

not even wood or plastic??
wow. that sucks.

some cons here are pretty picky about wood too, but not that bad @_@

A lot of us have played TP, and I'm just wondering who's thinking about doing what. I'm thinking about doing Midna's true form for A-kon, or rather a variation since its very skimpy.

lol well not everyone played it yet actually, and not everyone made it to the ending. hehehe. I know whats going to happen since im almost done with the game.. but now im sure people are going to be wondering what costume your talking about hehe ^_~

but yeah...i say lets do spoiler warnings if we are going to mention TP costumes that are later in the game. ^^

Unknowbie

12-08-2006, 02:37 PM

Someone needs to do a link in wolf form :) make a Midna doll to ride around on your back.

Heero Masaki

12-08-2006, 02:46 PM

not even wood or plastic??
wow. that sucks.

some cons here are pretty picky about wood too, but not that bad @_@

yes it does, I think it was because a while ago someone brought a replica sword to a con and they pierced the carpet, and as it was held at a hotel... it didn't go down very well, so now I think they're more careful... or rather too careful. XP

thats one of the reasons I want to attend a con in America! ^_^
I was going to go to AX next year but I doubt I'll be able to go then ;_; maybe next time.

Unknowbie

12-08-2006, 02:51 PM

basically and heavy wood, metal or plastic isn't allowed, also things like swords no matter how blunt they are must be checked by ops and usually they make you keep it sheathed..

How about plastic sheeting like the .020 polystyrene sheeting that AA uses? You can make some awsome props using that as a covering.

Unknowbie

12-08-2006, 02:53 PM

Wow didnt even realize that the old thread got trashed.... Lol i was looking here and its like huh? only 10 pages....

i was thinking about going to ohayocon since i think thats the only con i'll be able to go too.

im going to make a ganondorf costume but i dont know where to start and I also dont have any good reference photos to help me out if anyone has any tips to help me out please pm me.

If you want any help with photos or anything let me know, ive got a ton from my ganondorf costume.

Another mini-2d update.

The sword is almost accurate.... just need to redo the pommel and then it'll be all set. A few minor things to do with the shield too.

Hey when you get done with that, id love to see a ai/eps of the master sword/shield. Would you be willing to share?

lol well not everyone played it yet actually, and not everyone made it to the ending. hehehe. I know whats going to happen since im almost done with the game.. but now im sure people are going to be wondering what costume your talking about hehe ^_~

but yeah...i say lets do spoiler warnings if we are going to mention TP costumes that are later in the game. ^^

Agreed if you are going to write a Spoiler do something like this:

**Spoiler Warning**
This is just some white text

Where someone has to highlight it to read it :)

CosplayerJJ

12-08-2006, 03:43 PM

Thanks for the welcome MasterSwordette and PikminLink.

Also, I need some advice from anyone who has done an OoT Link and has worn a wig. I want to have pretty floaty bangs and stuff, which I plan to figure out on my own, but does anyone know of a good base wig? -InkyLink

I'm still doing an OoT Link, I haven't waren a wig with my cosplay since 2004, my opinion is to use your own hair. I have use my own hair since May of this year for my Link cosplay. In short, you should try to use your own hair first before you use a wig.

InkyLink

12-08-2006, 04:40 PM

I'm still doing an OoT Link, I haven't waren a wig with my cosplay since 2004, my opinion is to use your own hair. I have use my own hair since May of this year for my Link cosplay. In short, you should try to use your own hair first before you use a wig.

Funny you should say that, I've been considering it. Normally it wouldn't work (being that I'm black *lol* and my hair is very curly and unco-operative) It really doesn't do anything cool except for get braided. I've been getting it braided for around 4 years or so and it's quite long. I think it would look cool for Dark Link, but also not very accurate. Unbraided my hair won't do anything. >_<'

If it looks ok and it's not totally different, I probably will use my hair. But if it's too inaccurate I won't. My costume's no where near finished either so it's tough to say right now. I guess my main concern is accuracy.

I guess let me know what you think about either option, since styling my own hair like Link's just won't work.

Tsuyosa

12-08-2006, 05:41 PM

< just taking a break from my zelda retreat to inform ma peeps here that the mission IS accomplished. Target acquired.... > *le sigh* It makes me so happy!! XD

P.S. I'm talking about the wii.... finally!
PL, i see what you mean about the tunic colors w/ water. hehe

Unknowbie, I might put something together in the future for that purpose... but not just yet ;)

Also,
Heero Masaki, and InkyLink... a bit belated to be sure, but hello from my end. Nice to see new folk in this neck of the forest :)

InkyLink

12-08-2006, 05:48 PM

Congrats on the Wii!

I don't have one yet but I will have enough money soon to get a Wii! Yesterday, I almost went over to Forcebewitya's house and stole his, I felt like playing so badly!

I've never gone this long without playing a new Zelda game before and it's killing me! >_<

MasterSwordette

12-08-2006, 06:30 PM

I'm the last person that should be giving out wig advice LOL check out my scary wig in my gallery <_<". On a serious note, does anybody have any suggestions so that I can work Link's gloves please? Also, if I wanted to make my tunic go with the princess zelda costume, should I make it 'shiny' or would shiny be bad for Link? I am only wondering because in Ocarina of Time money, 300.00 rupees would be quite a lot. What's everybody's opinion on that subject?

Darth Sunshine

12-08-2006, 10:06 PM

but yeah...i say lets do spoiler warnings if we are going to mention TP costumes that are later in the game. ^^

Sorry, forgot the spoiler warnings... >_<

Breeface

12-08-2006, 11:05 PM

Anyone that HASN'T beaten the third dungeon (water dungeon) in Twilight Princess PLEASE do not read :<

**Spoiler Warning**

High-light to read!

I was soooo sad after Zant zapped Midna! ( Zant's one creepy dude, I wonder if they ever show his WHOLE face outside that weird helm on his head... ) Midna looked so pretty though when she was all faded out and white. I think I might do that variation of her if the normal one goes well. x]

**End Spoiler Warning**

Gowa-chan

12-09-2006, 01:24 AM

I worked on my Vaati costume today (and stole a friend's iron, which was very helpful since I needed to iron some fusible interfacing for the collar and heat seal the patterns on his sleeves)

What I finished today:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=934692

A full shot of my progress so far:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=934690

InkyLink

12-09-2006, 02:26 AM

I worked on my Vaati costume today (and stole a friend's iron, which was very helpful since I needed to iron some fusible interfacing for the collar and heat seal the patterns on his sleeves)

What I finished today:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=934692

A full shot of my progress so far:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=934690

It'll be finished in about a month and a half...I think the only thing left that I can make while in my dorm is the shoes-everything else I need to be home with random tools from the house to use. And I still need to order supplies for that XD

senshi_meiousei

12-09-2006, 02:05 PM

I worked on my Vaati costume today (and stole a friend's iron, which was very helpful since I needed to iron some fusible interfacing for the collar and heat seal the patterns on his sleeves)

What I finished today:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=934692

A full shot of my progress so far:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=934690

Wow very nice progress! Can't wait to see it finished. You'll make an excellent Vaati!

Fran-Chan

12-09-2006, 04:23 PM

Fran-Chan: Holy crap! I haven't seen you in like forever! Welcome back! Yeah there were these two REALLY REALLY good skull kid cosplayers at AX this year. And I know I got pics of them, but I haven't put them up in my gallery. :(

Heh-heh, good to be back ^^ I promise to be way more active on this new board now ^^ Oooh, where can I get pictures from AX? I'm curious about their cosplays now ^^

@Heero: Yeah, Skull kid is scarily cute, yet undercosplayed.

Breeface

12-09-2006, 05:50 PM

It'll be finished in about a month and a half...I think the only thing left that I can make while in my dorm is the shoes-everything else I need to be home with random tools from the house to use. And I still need to order supplies for that XD

Waa :<
HOPEFULLY I'll get to go to AnimeLA and see it if it gets finished~ :D

CosplayerJJ

12-09-2006, 08:01 PM

Funny you should say that, I've been considering it. Normally it wouldn't work (being that I'm black *lol* and my hair is very curly and unco-operative) It really doesn't do anything cool except for get braided. I've been getting it braided for around 4 years or so and it's quite long. I think it would look cool for Dark Link, but also not very accurate. Unbraided my hair won't do anything. >_<'

If it looks ok and it's not totally different, I probably will use my hair. But if it's too inaccurate I won't. My costume's no where near finished either so it's tough to say right now. I guess my main concern is accuracy.

I guess let me know what you think about either option, since styling my own hair like Link's just won't work.
Well then tell me the type of wig you want to use for your Link cosplay?

InkyLink

12-09-2006, 08:58 PM

Honestly, I would really like to find one like Tsuyosa's. ^.^' But I feel like I'm cheating asking him so you don't have to answer that if you're reading this.

I will try to find my own one I think, it's just buying stuff is iffy because if one doesn't work or I can't use it, my funds are low, lol. I suppose if I try hard enough I can do it with anything. ^_^' So nevermind, lol I think I'll try on my own first.

-InkyLink

Quantum9

12-09-2006, 10:05 PM

Just popping my head in for a sec.

I'm not planning it myself, but is anyone in here planning on Zora Armor or Magic Armor Link.

linkluver6

12-09-2006, 11:06 PM

fuck yeah I just BEAT TP TODAY
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOt

I got so many ideas now
honestly

everyone has to beat it A SAP
cuz there are soooooooooooooooo many ideas
towards the end of the game

linkluver6

12-09-2006, 11:06 PM

Just popping my head in for a sec.

I'm not planning it myself, but is anyone in here planning on Zora Armor or Magic Armor Link.

I know i spoiled it in my thread
I didnt even think about that at first
but I figure that one isnt as bad

Tsuyosa

12-09-2006, 11:34 PM

Honestly, I would really like to find one like Tsuyosa's. ^.^' But I feel like I'm cheating asking him so you don't have to answer that if you're reading this.

I will try to find my own one I think, it's just buying stuff is iffy because if one doesn't work or I can't use it, my funds are low, lol. I suppose if I try hard enough I can do it with anything. ^_^' So nevermind, lol I think I'll try on my own first.

-InkyLink

hehe, well... I'd tell you what kind of wigs they are... but honestly I have no idea. I got them from a local store (kinda hole-in-the-wall, sorta place)...and none of my wigs have come with tags. I almost wonder if they're hiding something <_<.

H/o, i'll show you what the new wig looked like before i cut it. *looks for old picture*

[EDIT] Ok... lol... so when i was fitting my wig before i cut it... i was thinking about the possibility of doing a LOTR character in the future. But the style of the wig was just long and straight, without "bangs", split in the front/middle.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/Tsuyosa18/Photo22.jpg

No laughing!! XD

senshi_meiousei

12-10-2006, 12:17 AM

hehe, well... I'd tell you what kind of wigs they are... but honestly I have no idea. I got them from a local store (kinda hole-in-the-wall, sorta place)...and none of my wigs have come with tags. I almost wonder if they're hiding something <_<.

H/o, i'll show you what the new wig looked like before i cut it. *looks for old picture*

[EDIT] Ok... lol... so when i was fitting my wig before i cut it... i was thinking about the possibility of doing a LOTR character in the future. But the style of the wig was just long and straight, without "bangs", split in the front/middle.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/Tsuyosa18/Photo22.jpg

No laughing!! XD

Legalos!!!! You'd make a really good Legalos...sorry, that's off topic, I know haha.

InkyLink

12-10-2006, 12:46 AM

hehe, well... I'd tell you what kind of wigs they are... but honestly I have no idea. I got them from a local store (kinda hole-in-the-wall, sorta place)...and none of my wigs have come with tags. I almost wonder if they're hiding something <_<.

H/o, i'll show you what the new wig looked like before i cut it. *looks for old picture*

[EDIT] Ok... lol... so when i was fitting my wig before i cut it... i was thinking about the possibility of doing a LOTR character in the future. But the style of the wig was just long and straight, without "bangs", split in the front/middle.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/Tsuyosa18/Photo22.jpg

No laughing!! XD

Wow, Tsuyosa, that really helps actually. lol If you can make it look that cool out of one that looks sooo different, that gives me hope. lol.
Thanks a lot ^_^

No tags in them eh...? o_O' that is a little suspicious though.

Thanks again. ^_^
-InkyLink

Forcebewitya

12-10-2006, 01:20 AM

wigs....ugh if I could just alter the length of my hair in a day I wouldnt be facing this problem either...But since I want to cospaly as Leon Kennedy again I'll need to cut my link hair. :( tis sad.

Forcebewitya.

CosplayerJJ

12-10-2006, 03:42 AM

Well I'm leaving my hair alone for awhile. My hair needs to get a little longer.

x____x
TP is out already?!
ahh i so want it...
although i dont have a gamecube!!
which could be a problem...

:0 but i'm making a zelda cosplay next year most definitely, and my friends being link. for halloween xDD

Breeface

12-10-2006, 04:07 PM

Okay I'm done with it now...I PROMISE THIS TIME XD;

Front View:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935445

Back View:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935444

Annndd. I made her hair ornament! :]
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935446

InkyLink

12-10-2006, 04:28 PM

That's awesome. I like this color much better. Good job! -InkyLink

senshi_meiousei

12-10-2006, 04:39 PM

Okay I'm done with it now...I PROMISE THIS TIME XD;

Front View:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935445

Back View:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935444

Annndd. I made her hair ornament! :]
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935446

Amazing work! I can't wait to see it with the face paint and such. Are you going to get colored contacts for the outfit?

Breeface

12-10-2006, 04:51 PM

Thanks InkyLink! x]

Amazing work! I can't wait to see it with the face paint and such. Are you going to get colored contacts for the outfit?

I want to. Red ones. I've NEVVVER put contacts in before though and I don't know where would be the best place to buy them x_x;

senshi_meiousei

12-10-2006, 05:37 PM

Thanks InkyLink! x]

I want to. Red ones. I've NEVVVER put contacts in before though and I don't know where would be the best place to buy them x_x;

I bought my blue ones from the store over at CosplayLab. You may want to check them out. They have all kinds of crazy colors and such. And if you need any advice on putting contacts in, let me know. I wear them on a daily basis!

Princess_Zelda

12-10-2006, 05:37 PM

Heh-heh, good to be back ^^ I promise to be way more active on this new board now ^^ Oooh, where can I get pictures from AX? I'm curious about their cosplays now ^^

@Heero: Yeah, Skull kid is scarily cute, yet undercosplayed.

I have the pics on my computer, but I'll hafta upload them later, when I get the chance that is ;_;, but it'll only be a short while.

Heero Masaki

12-10-2006, 05:40 PM

Okay I'm done with it now...I PROMISE THIS TIME XD;

Front View:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935445

Back View:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935444

Annndd. I made her hair ornament! :]
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935446

I bought my blue ones from the store over at CosplayLab. You may want to check them out. They have all kinds of crazy colors and such. And if you need any advice on putting contacts in, let me know. I wear them on a daily basis!

Yeah I was looking through a bunch of threads and the cosplaylab store came up a few times.
The only thing I am concerned about is the prescriptions law thing that was passed. That contacts can't be sold without a prescription. But I don't even wear glasses or anything, my vision is fine. I dunno what to do x__x;
I posted a thread asking what the hell to do just now XD;
http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=98628

Yeah I was looking through a bunch of threads and the cosplaylab store came up a few times.
The only thing I am concerned about is the prescriptions law thing that was passed. That contacts can't be sold without a prescription. But I don't even wear glasses or anything, my vision is fine. I dunno what to do x__x;
I posted a thread asking what the hell to do just now XD;
http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=98628

You can get non-prescription colored contacts...or at least I did back in February. I don't know when that law was passed though...I know I couldn't get my prescription because I would have to go back to my doctor and get fitted for that particular brand and then order it and such...such an annoyence!!

MasterSwordette

12-10-2006, 07:03 PM

I got another new pic. I'm hiding behind another plant, and at least this time I don't look as pale lol. The plant hides the scary make up job. If I can get an adress to work, then I'll put the pic in the thread :) Sounds like Midna's turning out great for you breeface :D I hope you have good luck with your red contacts ^^

InkyLink

12-10-2006, 10:59 PM

Breeface, I think you can buy cheapy ones that they say last around a month for around $30-$35 here. www.sfxeyes.com

But you can also get $50 off of any pair of contacts for the holidays at www.9mmsfx.com (Once you enter the site, it will have news and stuff and the top one has a promotional code to enter at checkout) It's a really good deal if you must buy sclera. If you were thinking about getting a full eye yellow contact with a red iris, this would be the place to go and the time to buy because after Christmas I think it's over... :(

Anyway, those are the 2 good places I know of.
-InkyLink

Breeface

12-11-2006, 12:45 AM

Thanks for the contact info guys.
I was looking at 9mmsfx earlier today actually ^^; I think I should go see what sizes I should get at the eye-doctor though....I'd hate to spend that much money and get lenses either too big or too small x_x;

Gowa-chan

12-11-2006, 01:03 AM

Breeface, I think you can buy cheapy ones that they say last around a month for around $30-$35 here. www.sfxeyes.com

But you can also get $50 off of any pair of contacts for the holidays at www.9mmsfx.com (Once you enter the site, it will have news and stuff and the top one has a promotional code to enter at checkout) It's a really good deal if you must buy sclera. If you were thinking about getting a full eye yellow contact with a red iris, this would be the place to go and the time to buy because after Christmas I think it's over... :(

Anyway, those are the 2 good places I know of.
-InkyLink

O.O That sale on 9mmsfx makes me happy.
I hope that the sale goes the entire month, since I don't have my eye appointment until after xmas, and I'm looking forward to ordering red contacts for Vaati.

Fran-Chan

12-11-2006, 07:20 AM

I have the pics on my computer, but I'll hafta upload them later, when I get the chance that is ;_;, but it'll only be a short while.

Fwee, thanks so much ^^ *hug*

@Breeface: Woah, that looks so awesome o_o I can't wait to see the finished costume! ^^

lol yeah I've seen that kitty picture before that's awesome ^_^ oh I forgot to mention this but I've started doing updates to my master sword. I've realized that there were a lot of innacuracies that bothered me about it so I'm redoing a lot on it. I'll post before and after pics when I'm done.

Forcebewitya.

Unknowbie

12-11-2006, 01:56 PM

Hmm i think im going to try to make a fursuit of Wolf Link from TP. Any short people going to be doing Midna around the midwest?

The other question is, go with comic/toy look of fursuits or go for a semi-realistic wolf look?

Fran-Chan

12-11-2006, 02:05 PM

Thanks sssoooo much Princess_Zelda. Those costumes are so well done, especalily the masks. Those pictures helped laods *Super massive hug*

Breeface

12-11-2006, 02:45 PM

Daaang...
That Majora mask is AWESOME. o_o

@Unknowbie- Well you know I am going to be Midna but I don't live in the midwest ; ; and dunno if I am...SHORT. Is 5'5 short? XDD
If you do end up making a wolf Link DO post pictures I'd love to see it x3

spheris

12-11-2006, 03:01 PM

blah...
planning on TP water outfit for link.:angel:

Fran-Chan

12-11-2006, 03:07 PM

Oohh, I'd love to see a Wolf Link cosplay. I love stuff like that ^^

PikminLink

12-11-2006, 03:08 PM

well nothing really new from me except im a little behind in this thread lol

im in progress of some new costumes from different zelda games and hopefully a lot of it will be done for ala.

The midna helmet looks really cool and as I said before we should get a big group together with midna helmets. we shall rule the world! bwahaha
lol

Fran-Chan

12-11-2006, 03:14 PM

It's no fair, most of you guys live in America xD;;

Once my friend gets Twilight Princess, I'll proberly do a few costumes from there, but not until I've actually played it.

Yes, we shall all rule the World, alongside Meercats <_< >_>

EDIT: Anyway, it's like, 9:30pm here, I need sleep. G'Night peeps ^^

Breeface

12-11-2006, 04:24 PM

The midna helmet looks really cool and as I said before we should get a big group together with midna helmets. we shall rule the world! bwahaha
lol

I just got the dumbest picture in my head of a bunch of people wearing them with regular clothes... rofl
MIDNA HELM MAFIA. x]

MasterSwordette

12-11-2006, 06:11 PM

Daaang...
That Majora mask is AWESOME. o_o

@Unknowbie- Well you know I am going to be Midna but I don't live in the midwest ; ; and dunno if I am...SHORT. Is 5'5 short? XDD
If you do end up making a wolf Link DO post pictures I'd love to see it x3

Breeface, you tower over me at that height, I'm 4.9 with no shoes on!! I don't live near the midwest either x_x it'd be a looong hike from Canada hehe. Actually..most people tower over me *looks up at everyone* :)

linkluver6

12-11-2006, 06:11 PM

Okay I'm done with it now...I PROMISE THIS TIME XD;

Front View:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935445

Back View:
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935444

Annndd. I made her hair ornament! :]
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=935446

amazing
I will definitely be asking u for help come summer

Princess_Zelda

12-11-2006, 08:46 PM

I just got the dumbest picture in my head of a bunch of people wearing them with regular clothes... rofl
MIDNA HELM MAFIA. x]

LMAO! I was thinking the V for Vendetta scene XDDDD

MasterSwordette

12-11-2006, 09:03 PM

Does anybody have some advice on doing Zelda's armor for when the time comes for me to make it, please? Can she be at a convention with no armor or should she have it on to complete the costume?

Forcebewitya

12-11-2006, 09:28 PM

You should look back at the tutorials for craft foam since that seems like what everyone does for zelda armor.

Forcebewitya.

White Mushroom

12-11-2006, 09:29 PM

Fran-Chan: Okay here they are ^_^

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/ThePrincessZelda/100_2196.jpg

Tha'ts me andd my best friend, the majora's name is Skullkid on here

Breeface

12-11-2006, 11:43 PM

LMAO! I was thinking the V for Vendetta scene XDDDD

....That's even better rofl
I may have to draw that XDD

Breeface

12-12-2006, 04:00 AM

I dunno if I'll be going to AnimeLA anymore dudes :<
Mine and my friends ride just bailed out on us...again.
If I can't find us another ride it's a ANOTHER no show for me...man I've missed out on so many cons this year u_u;

Fran-Chan

12-12-2006, 04:44 AM

If I ever move to America (Which is highly unlikely) I'm going to go to every convention up there >>; I wanna see how much US conventions are different to UK ones :D

MasterSwordette

12-12-2006, 07:44 AM

You should look back at the tutorials for craft foam since that seems like what everyone does for zelda armor.

Forcebewitya.

Thanks Forcebewitya.

Tsuyosa

12-12-2006, 05:14 PM

Speaking of foam... I've got enough to make like 3 shields right now!! (which... I just might :-p)

Gonna start working on sculpting it tomorrow. as well as the master-sword.

I also got some materials today to make a "stage combat" friendly version of Links' "chainmail". (it's impractacle to roll around in chainmail on stage...) I hope it turns out well o_o. More details as these and other updates as they progress!

Forcebewitya

12-12-2006, 05:18 PM

Speaking of foam... I've got enough to make like 3 shields right now!! (which... I just might :-p)

Gonna start working on sculpting it tomorrow. as well as the master-sword.

I also got some materials today to make a "stage combat" friendly version of Links' "chainmail". (it's impractacle to roll around in chainmail on stage...) I hope it turns out well o_o. More details as these and other updates as they progress!

Heh, yeah you and me both ^_^ I'm actually eventually planning on making a few more sheilds out of the stuff. I want to make the TP Hylian Shield and one other one too.

Forcebewitya.

InkyLink

12-12-2006, 05:25 PM

Speaking of foam... I've got enough to make like 3 shields right now!! (which... I just might :-p)

Gonna start working on sculpting it tomorrow. as well as the master-sword.

I also got some materials today to make a "stage combat" friendly version of Links' "chainmail". (it's impractacle to roll around in chainmail on stage...) I hope it turns out well o_o. More details as these and other updates as they progress!

ooo neat. I want to make my own chainmail but I have a high quality really really pretty one picked out for cheaper than average. It's perfect, but it is the average 35 lbs. or something like that, so not good to run around in but for badass effect it's awesome! lol

-InkyLink

CosplayerJJ

12-12-2006, 06:13 PM

Hey, I finally have TP for the cube, and I have pictures of me in full cosplay of LInk picking it up.

Captain Jack

12-12-2006, 06:26 PM

Oye! Anybody happen upon a good replica Hylian Shield? I'm working on Link's Twilight Princess costume, like so many of you guys are. Can't find any good ones and don't have the time/know-how to make one. Got a lot of work to do before Anime-LA.

Any help is awesome.

InkyLink

12-12-2006, 07:16 PM

Oye! Anybody happen upon a good replica Hylian Shield? I'm working on Link's Twilight Princess costume, like so many of you guys are. Can't find any good ones and don't have the time/know-how to make one. Got a lot of work to do before Anime-LA.

Any help is awesome.

Pikminlink takes commissions but I don't know how booked she is right now.
Otherwise Aaron Granofsky of www.fiberglassblades.com is selling one for $375 and one for $325. They're expensive but they're awesome.

-InkyLink

Forcebewitya

12-13-2006, 02:45 AM

but PL doesnt commision Zelda stuff. Also Aaron's are from OoT not TP so I dont know what to tell ya...if I was still doing commissions I'd offer but I'm not...good luck.

Forcebewitya.

MasterSwordette

12-13-2006, 09:39 AM

Hey, I finally have TP for the cube, and I have pictures of me in full cosplay of LInk picking it up.

can't wait to see them ^_^. Are you going to be doing any cosplay related to TP JJ?

InkyLink

12-13-2006, 10:48 AM

but PL doesnt commision Zelda stuff. Also Aaron's are from OoT not TP so I dont know what to tell ya...if I was still doing commissions I'd offer but I'm not...good luck.

Forcebewitya.

Oh yeah I forgot that about PL. I just saw Hylian Shield and didn't think about how he wanted a TP Link either, oops. Basically my last post was a total failure. >_< lol.

Aaron doesn't often take commissions since he's finishing up school, but you could ask him if he has the time and he'll probably tell you a quote.
-InkyLink

Darth Sunshine

12-13-2006, 12:11 PM

Prop making isn't my forte, and I've been looking into finding someone to I can commision Zelda's TP sword from. No luck so far either.

Breeface

12-13-2006, 02:58 PM

I don't think I am that good at making props either but I continue to do it and learn from my god-awful mistakes...and there are MANY of those. XD;
My Zidane Butterfly Sword prop was the first prop I ever made and believe me... there was ALOT of trial and error in the process of it. But once I got it it was awesome <3 I honestly think that making props yourself gives you a greater feeling of achievement. Even if it doesn't turn out the best the first time :] I mean... when you work hard on a costume and you FINALLY finish it and look at the finished product...doesnt it make you feel awwweesome? It's the same with props x]
But... that might just be me. :x

Now all the people who do commissions are gunna get mad at me for trying to encouraging everyone to try it themselves XDD;;

Heero Masaki

12-13-2006, 03:22 PM

I don't think I am that good at making props either but I continue to do it and learn from my god-awful mistakes...and there are MANY of those. XD;
My Zidane Butterfly Sword prop was the first prop I ever made and believe me... there was ALOT of trial and error in the process of it. But once I got it it was awesome <3 I honestly think that making props yourself gives you a greater feeling of achievement. Even if it doesn't turn out the best the first time :] I mean... when you work hard on a costume and you FINALLY finish it and look at the finished product...doesnt it make you feel awwweesome? It's the same with props x]
But... that might just be me. :x

Now all the people who do commissions are gunna get mad at me for trying to encouraging everyone to try it themselves XDD;;

I agree, your own props are what can make your costume unique it's like all your own well thought ideas and hard work that put it all together to make some foam and cardboard/wood etc into a sword.
I am kind of happy with how my TP Props are coming along but next time I could do better because it's a learning experience I think as is all parts of cosplay not just props.

White Mushroom

12-13-2006, 04:28 PM

I honestly think that making props yourself gives you a greater feeling of achievement. Even if it doesn't turn out the best the first time :] I mean... when you work hard on a costume and you FINALLY finish it and look at the finished product...doesnt it make you feel awwweesome? It's the same with props x]
But... that might just be me. :x
;

I agree completely. When you get something made it may look awesome but there isn't that sentimental value you have towards it. When you make it,however, it sometimes becomes your favorite part of the outfit. Also sometimes you can tell that a prop wasn't made from that person. If you make it yourself, it has your talents and abilities in it. it just goes better with the whole thing.

But of course if you don't have the talent, it's perfectly fine to commission a piece. I bear no ill feelings to those that do^_^

Tsuyosa

12-13-2006, 04:29 PM

Little update...
Costume: The fake-mail is almost done! It's not really mail at all actually.... but it will do wonders in stage combat. ;-D Plus it's the right color!
The arm wraps have been re-done. They are accurate now :) (color/ material).
I've got a new pic of those in my gallery, and for once in a picture... i smiled!! XD
But, since i've been playing TP, I figured since Link has been smiling more in this game.... it'd be good to start smiling more for pictures :)

Sword: I'm doing it in wood for the time being. I have the shape ready to cut out whenever it turns light outside o_o.
Shield: Foam is all cut out to size, the layers need to be glued together, etc. etc. I also have masks, gloves, goggles, fiberglass cloth, resin, and hardener ready to go at a moments notice!! I hope I don't screw any of these up.

Of course, on the lines of what was said above...
... every mistake is a learning opportunity (still, i hope i don't make any!) :(

MasterSwordette

12-13-2006, 04:56 PM

Sounds good Tsuyosa. What is this 'fake mail' you speak of? Over the holidays, I'll be making my first foam board shield!! I'll use the tutorials on here, so hopefully everything will work out smoothly. Personally I admire everybody's ability to work with craft foam, foam board etc..hopefully I will be able to measure up to all of your skills ^_^ I don't think comissions are for me though. I'm often quite busy.

CosplayerJJ

12-13-2006, 05:06 PM

can't wait to see them ^_^. Are you going to be doing any cosplay related to TP JJ?

I will start on TP related cosplay after Fanime.

PikminLink

12-13-2006, 07:29 PM

yay my materials for my next costumes finally arrived yesterday!
hopefully i can finish everything for next month x_X;;

but im gonna die a second time now because i never thought id get back to making this again LOL
oh man.

anyway Im also making a new twilight princess Link tunic, I had to retire my current one it because it has signatures on it and i cant wash it @_@;; (its for display now lol)

so hopefully that will be done for ala. im kinda excited about a new one tho since this one is three years old already but it doesnt look its age, and its always fun wearing new stuff hehe.

Breeface

12-13-2006, 08:21 PM

yay my materials for my next costumes finally arrived yesterday!
hopefully i can finish everything for next month x_X;;

but im gonna die a second time now because i never thought id get back to making this again LOL
oh man.

anyway Im also making a new twilight princess Link tunic, I had to retire my current one it because it has signatures on it and i cant wash it @_@;; (its for display now lol)

so hopefully that will be done for ala. im kinda excited about a new one tho since this one is three years old already but it doesnt look its age, and its always fun wearing new stuff hehe.

YAY NEW STUFF x]

I was wondering when you were going to make new stuff >>;
Whenever I saw you with the hat that was signed on in the back of my head I kept thinking " IS SHE CRAZY? MAKE A NEW ONE BEFORE IT GETS MESSED UP! " XD

Breeface

12-13-2006, 08:26 PM

I agree completely. When you get something made it may look awesome but there isn't that sentimental value you have towards it. When you make it,however, it sometimes becomes your favorite part of the outfit. Also sometimes you can tell that a prop wasn't made from that person. If you make it yourself, it has your talents and abilities in it. it just goes better with the whole thing.

But of course if you don't have the talent, it's perfectly fine to commission a piece. I bear no ill feelings to those that do^_^

I didn't think I had the talent either. And I'm very far from perfect, still working with my trial and error method~ I guess I just ment that I think everyone should at least try once or twice to do it themselves. Cause like you and myself agreed, the feeling is great~ x]
I know not everyone can though :0

Kitsune

12-13-2006, 09:10 PM

Wow, my first post in this thread. *nervous* XD

Tsuyosa - that stage-combat fakemail sounds cool. At Metrocon's scripted Human Chess Match, we're going to have a Link, though I don't know which version. If it's not one of my Ren-Fest buddies (who will have by now gotten very used to rolling about in chain-mail), they may be referring to you. ^__^

I am very soon tackling a Midna costume for my little cousin. It will technically be crossplay for him, but he was the one who suggested it and says he doesn't care. *laughs* He'll just be a flat(er) Midna. I may be making my other little cousin a costume of Princess Agitha. I love her dress.

I do have a question, though. I have a costume I want to make for myself from TP, but due to spoilerific context, I don't want to post it in the open or somesuch. Would it be horrid to start a thread here asking for help, with "Spoiler" in the title, or should I ask here with it written in the Spoiler tag ? It's just a call for reference pictures, but I know people have been chewed out for asking for them at other forums. It's not the biggest spoiler, but I did hate having it spoiled, myself.

I really hope I made sense just there.

And I do need to get back to work on my Navi costume. =D

CosplayerJJ

12-13-2006, 09:18 PM

New pictures of me getting Twilight Princess in Stockton. http://images.cosplay.com/gallery.php?member=344331&cat=500

Forcebewitya

12-13-2006, 11:28 PM

I agree with everyone about making your own props. My master sword was the first complicated prop I'd ever worked on and although its far from perfect I've recieved a lot of compliments on it (and now that I'm revising it I'm sure it will look even better). Also when I had that Shield from ebay it was annoying because I knew that I didnt make it and that bothered me. But I dont have any thing against people who do commisions either. Well, time to write a 8 page essay :( once my winter break starts I'll definitly be on here more since I'll get a chance to work on my sword and other costumes.

Forcebewitya.

Sonsko-chan

12-14-2006, 12:06 AM

I was just looking around Google for any Midna pictures, because she's just so [damn] cool.
http://www.n-planet.com.br/downloads/The%20Legend%20of%20Zelda%20Twilight%20Princess/11376845931.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2846/midna25rh.jpg
http://www.rpgsite.net/images/screens/30/midaback.jpg
http://www.perfect-zelda.net/midna.jpg

There were a couple more I saved to my comp, but those're good ones I found.

*Edit-Midna is just too good to resist. ^^; I think this may be the first costume I try to do on my own. Seeing as I can't sew yet [blasphemy!], my mommy [seamstress] does it all for me. ^^;

Breeface

12-14-2006, 12:44 AM

Woo, another Midna cosplayer :]

Heero Masaki

12-14-2006, 05:39 AM

yay my materials for my next costumes finally arrived yesterday!
hopefully i can finish everything for next month x_X;;

but im gonna die a second time now because i never thought id get back to making this again LOL
oh man.

anyway Im also making a new twilight princess Link tunic, I had to retire my current one it because it has signatures on it and i cant wash it @_@;; (its for display now lol)

so hopefully that will be done for ala. im kinda excited about a new one tho since this one is three years old already but it doesnt look its age, and its always fun wearing new stuff hehe.

I look forward to seeing that new tunic PikminLink! I want to see you make the TP Master Sword even though it's barely different at all I think it still looks a bit better than the OoT one.

Fran-Chan

12-14-2006, 12:56 PM

My mum's banned me from playing Twilight Princess *CRIES* Because I was playing it on my new Wii ( <3333333333333333) and I swung my hand back too far and broke my light. I'm so effing annoyed now.

PikminLink

12-14-2006, 02:15 PM

I look forward to seeing that new tunic PikminLink! I want to see you make the TP Master Sword even though it's barely different at all I think it still looks a bit better than the OoT one.

that will be coming too, the oot one is nice, but i really like how the new master sword looks. its so pretty *.*
*pets it.....* so. pretty. ...

...my precioussssss.

lunaladyoflight

12-14-2006, 02:20 PM

I've tried to do a search for good reference photos of Princess Zelda (the usual pink one with gold armor). I'm having trouble though. I can't seem to find any good pictures through google image search. Does anyone have any recommendations of places to find images, or good images they'd like to share?

~Luna

Tsuyosa

12-14-2006, 02:43 PM

Tsuyosa - that stage-combat fakemail sounds cool. At Metrocon's scripted Human Chess Match, we're going to have a Link, though I don't know which version. If it's not one of my Ren-Fest buddies (who will have by now gotten very used to rolling about in chain-mail), they may be referring to you. ^__^

I do have a question, though. I have a costume I want to make for myself from TP, but due to spoilerific context, I don't want to post it in the open or somesuch. Would it be horrid to start a thread here asking for help, with "Spoiler" in the title, or should I ask here with it written in the Spoiler tag ? It's just a call for reference pictures, but I know people have been chewed out for asking for them at other forums. It's not the biggest spoiler, but I did hate having it spoiled, myself.

1. Wait.... waht?? I dunno if they're referring to me or not. I havent auditioned yet... but I def. have high hopes for the part!!

2. I'm playing the game now... so i don't think many spoilers would be new spoilers for me.

Fran-Chan: That really stinks about the wii. Although I will admit I hid the nunchaku from my older brother. He was about to get farther in the game than me. (due to the fact he's capable of staying up ALL night and not worry about being at school/work the next day) -_-;; grrrr.

PL: Can't wait to see the new stuff! especially the pretty sword :-D

Unknowbie

12-14-2006, 03:53 PM

So where would be a good start to making a Midna plushie?

Breeface

12-14-2006, 04:11 PM

So where would be a good start to making a Midna plushie?

Midna plusshhiiie! x]

I've never made plushies before so I can't help much. :<
This sounds like a neat idea though~
POST PICTURES IF YOU MAKE IIIITTT x3

Kitsune

12-14-2006, 04:43 PM

Oh, snap, you live in Florida, Tsuyosa. I totally missed that. So, I guess you're auditioning for the chess match at Metro, then? I'm totally psyched for auditions, though I'm not trying out for any LoZ parts.

Hmm... Well, since I know I'm not starting the costume until at least for Mega, though probably later, I think it might be best to hold off on calling for these reference pictures so more people finish and know what I'm talking about. =D I can still start on AJ's Midna costume... He'll be a properly-sized Midna~! XD I love having a small child to dress up.

Heero Masaki

12-14-2006, 07:13 PM

that will be coming too, the oot one is nice, but i really like how the new master sword looks. its so pretty *.*
*pets it.....* so. pretty. ...

...my precioussssss.

spiffy! can't wait to see, I'm sure it'll be easy-ish to do for you? since you have already done the OoT one.
god I hate cardboard. XD if I could only use MDF even that would be better :\
oh yeah. what's your opinion one the color of the hilt? purple or blue? I think blue, but you do often see purple around in either fanart or cosplay.

Nancyboynoire

12-14-2006, 09:08 PM

I'm making a Wolf Link costume, well sorta. It's more like a life size puppet. lol

I used Julie Taymor's Lion King costumes as inspiration for how the puppet may work. I'm just not sure what to make it out of. I was originally going to make it out of foam, but I'm having trouble finding carving foam, I don't know where to look for it. I've already tried the craft/green homes, but they just have little dinky topiary sizes.

My girlfriend got TP today :( I'm so tempted to play it but I want to wait for my own copy....ugh I'm going crazy!

Forcebewitya.

MasterSwordette

12-15-2006, 08:10 AM

I'm going nuts too Forcebewitya. I don't know anybody that has it, and I highly doubt my parents will get it for christmas, it's too popular! I'll have to wait another month to get it for my birthday at this rate if it happens! :( On a positive note I spent three to four hours sewing Zelda's dress, and it looks pretty good so far. It even fits my friend, yay! Got the top tunic done too ^_^. It's still not finished.Oh man what have I undertaken!? O_O lol.

Sonsko-chan

12-15-2006, 10:02 AM

I'm going nuts too Forcebewitya. I don't know anybody that has it, and I highly doubt my parents will get it for christmas, it's too popular! I'll have to wait another month to get it for my birthday at this rate if it happens! :( On a positive note I spent three to four hours sewing Zelda's dress, and it looks pretty good so far. It even fits my friend, yay! Got the top tunic done too ^_^. It's still not finished.Oh man what have I undertaken!? O_O lol.

I have it. 8]

Whoo! Zelda!! <3

Unknowbie

12-15-2006, 11:02 AM

I'm making a Wolf Link costume, well sorta. It's more like a life size puppet. lol

I used Julie Taymor's Lion King costumes as inspiration for how the puppet may work. I'm just not sure what to make it out of. I was originally going to make it out of foam, but I'm having trouble finding carving foam, I don't know where to look for it. I've already tried the craft/green homes, but they just have little dinky topiary sizes.

Carve it out of pink insulation foam. I'm going to do mine as a fursuit i think. Been reading a ton on how they make fursuit costumes in the past week.

MasterSwordette

12-15-2006, 02:14 PM

I have it. 8]

Whoo! Zelda!! <3

Lucky you :) if I can get through these next few weeks I'll be okay..x_x I think. I need to get to a riding tack store to buy a certain shirt there they have in Lavender which would be perfect for Zelda's lavander undershirt ^_^ All I'd need to do is alter it a bit.

The-Real-Link

12-15-2006, 02:43 PM

Heh, I just saw your photohopping InkyLink (welcome to the thread by the way) in the other thread and just had to say that looked totally awesome ^^. Of course understanding the fact of where the props came from but I know it's just a demonstration to have some fun. Still though, hadn't seen the rest of your costume until there so that's awesome.

Yeah... only into the second dungeon in TP. I'm so behind lol...

Fran-Chan

12-15-2006, 03:35 PM

Yeah... only into the second dungeon in TP. I'm so behind lol...

That's better than me, I hadn't even left the village yet >> I broke my lamp while fishing dammit. FISHING! X_X

Anyways, I promised myself I'd do a Twilight Princess cosplay, so I'll proberly do Zelda >>;